E. Margaret Burbidge

Astrophysicist | Author | Royal Greenwich Observatory Director | National Medal of Science Winner | Albert Einstein World Award Of Science Winner |

[Giovanni Cassini @Giovanni_Cassi]

If anyone brings up that time I tried to prove Newton wrong about his theory of gravity I might just explode

[Albert Einstein @Albertastronomy]

"Women always worry about the things men forget; Men always worry about the things women remember." #myquotes

[Sir Isaac Newton @SirIsaa00103085]

I calculated the speed of sound and I also formulated the Empirical Law? Well, I did.

[E. Margaret Burbidge @NotMargBurbidge]

Yet after all of my Achievements, My biggest is for sure my daughter Sarah. She's my pride and joy<3

[E. Margaret Burbidge @NotMargBurbidge]

Together we collaborated on one of the most significant astrophysical theories of the century. I understand I did it with a male, SO WHAT👋🏻

[E. Margaret Burbidge @NotMargBurbidge]

Even though I was discriminated against cause i was a Woman. My partner in crime was my husband Geoffrey Burbidge!

[E. Margaret Burbidge @NotMargBurbidge]

I was born In Davenport, England, but I think I can get used to living in California:)

[E. Margaret Burbidge @NotMargBurbidge]

After the committee was formed i returned to work at UCSD and in 1990 I became the Proffesor emirutus of the University.

[E. Margaret Burbidge @NotMargBurbidge]

@MrHorstmeyer But thanks to me you have the AAS committee for woman in the field of astronomy. (previously stated in my last tweet)

[E. Margaret Burbidge @NotMargBurbidge]

My actions led to the formation of the AAS committee for woman in the field of astronomy

[E. Margaret Burbidge @NotMargBurbidge]

All this discrimanation against woman in this field of science was annoying but I never let it stop me, i spoke for those who couldn't

[E. Margaret Burbidge @NotMargBurbidge]

I wasn't about to stand for this so i turned down the Annie J. Cannon prize due to the fact that it was only for woman👋🏻

[E. Margaret Burbidge @NotMargBurbidge]

I served as the director at The Royal Greenwich Observatory But I didn't have the title "astronomer royal" this tile was only given to men.

[E. Margaret Burbidge @NotMargBurbidge]

I was also a proffesor of Astronomy at the University Of San Diego from (1962-1964)

[E. Margaret Burbidge @NotMargBurbidge]

I served as a director (1948-1950) at The Observatory Of The University Of London

[NASA @NASA]

#NASARemembers the Apollo 1 crew on the tragedy’s 50th anniversary. They gave their lives in pursuit of exploration: https://t.co/RUALCEqWhL

[NASA's Kennedy Space Center @NASAKennedy]

Today is the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 1 tragedy. A new exhibit has opened at Kennedy Space Center in tribute to the astronauts lost.

[E. Margaret Burbidge @NotMargBurbidge]

@Albertastronomy omg! Albert Einstein I look up to you. It was an honor to receive your World award of Science!

[Mr. Horstmeyer @MrHorstmeyer]

Max - "You can't roast me because you are already a charred pile of dust"

[E. Margaret Burbidge @NotMargBurbidge]

I've contributed to over 370 articles on astronomical research #BookSmart 💯