Maria Mitchell

1st American women astronomer

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One of my main enjoyments in life was serving as president of the Association for the Advancement of Women (AAW).

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As an astronomer, I loved to study comets, nebulae, double stars, solar eclipses, and so much more! #space #astronomy

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When you become the first woman elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences 😳#girlboss

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Did you know that I was the first to discover that sunspots were more like swirling cavities instead of clouds like they were believed to be?

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Click this link to learn more about the Maria Mitchell Association. https://t.co/jePPXg9ylz

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Can you believe they named an observatory after me? #MariaMitchellObservatory

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Every formula which expresses a law of nature is a hymn of praise to God.

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Study as if you were going to live forever; live as if you were going to die tomorrow.

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One of my favorite paintings.

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There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness.

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We especially need imagination in science. #astronomy

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I just adore this little cat!

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My favorite constellation 🌌 #thebigdipper

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Francesco de Vico thought he could outshine me by taking credit for MY discovery of the Mrs. Mitchell comet 🙄 #hatersgonnahate

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Who else is a Leo? #august1st1818

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Me during the founding of the American Association for the Advancement of Women. 🥰

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This is the comet called The Mrs. Mitchell comet, which I discovered with a two inch telescope ☄️

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