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Helen Sawyer Hogg
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Helen Battles Sawyer Hogg was an American-Canadian astronomer who pioneered research into globular clusters and variable stars. She was the first female president of several astronomical organizations
Dr. Helen Sawyer Hogg, at a table in her office, studies a photographic slide taken of one of her favourite variable stars.
Dr. Helen Sawyer Hogg, at a table in her office, studies a photographic slide taken of one of her favourite variable stars.
Lowell High School, where Helen graduated at 15 years old
Lowell High School, where Helen graduated at 15 years old
Dominion Astrophysical Observatory c. 1900–1925
Dominion Astrophysical Observatory c. 1900–1925
David Dunlap Observatory, 1935
David Dunlap Observatory, 1935
Annie Jump Cannon
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Annie Jump Cannon was an American astronomer whose cataloging work was instrumental in the development of contemporary stellar classification. With Edward C. Pickering, she is credited with the creati
Cannon in 1922
Cannon in 1922
Cannon with Henrietta Swan Leavitt, 1913
Cannon with Henrietta Swan Leavitt, 1913
Annie Jump Cannon at her desk at the Harvard College Observatory
Annie Jump Cannon at her desk at the Harvard College Observatory
Historical marker noting the building (right) where Cannon first observed stars at Wesley College
Historical marker noting the building (right) where Cannon first observed stars at Wesley College