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Maria Mitchell Astronomer by Monkeyking1969
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Maria Mitchell (August 1, 1818 – June 28, 1889) was an American
astronomer who, in 1847, by using a telescope, discovered a comet
which as a result became known as "Miss Mitchell's Comet". She won a gold medal prize for her discovery which was presented to her by
King Frederick VI of Denmark - this was remarkable for a woman at the time.
astronomer who, in 1847, by using a telescope, discovered a comet
which as a result became known as "Miss Mitchell's Comet". She won a gold medal prize for her discovery which was presented to her by
King Frederick VI of Denmark - this was remarkable for a woman at the time.