Williamina Fleming, The Onetime Maid Who Became A Legendary Astronomer

from Cool Weird Awesome with Brady Carlson · host Brady Carlson

Today in 1857, the birthday of Williamina Fleming, a big name in the world of astronomy but one who had a pretty low-profile start. Plus: starting tomorrow in Illinois, it’s the Long Grove Chocolate Festival. Williamina Fleming, From Scottish Maid to Harvard Astronomer (New England Historical Society)Long Grove Chocolate Festival Help this show shine as a backer on Patreon

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