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Halley’s Comet & Northern Lights Stimulated Interest in Astronomy for a Young Lady From Iron Hill

Posted on January 16, 2015March 23, 2022 by admin

The previous post on the little hamlet of Iron Hill caused me to think about another research project I worked on a few years ago, gathering data about a young lady born in Iron Hill.  She became an acclaimed astronomer, with an international following, this taking place in an era when women weren’t expected to become professional…

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