Maria Mitchell was the first professional female astronomer in the United States. In 1847, by using a telescope, she discovered a comet which as a result became known as the Miss Mitchells Comet. She was awarded a gold medal from the King of Denmark as a result of her discovery.

Was Maria Mitchell ever married?

Mitchell never married, but remained close to her immediate family throughout her life, even living in Lynn, Massachusetts with her sister Kate and her family in 1888.

How did Maria Mitchell changed the world?

The first female astronomer in the United States, Maria Mitchell was also the first American scientist to discover a comet, which brought her international acclaim. Additionally, she was an early advocate for science and math education for girls and the first female astronomy professor.

Is there anything named after Annie Jump Cannon?

The asteroid 1120 Cannonia is named after her. The Annie J. Cannon Award in Astronomy named in her honor; awarded since 1934 (now annually) to a woman astronomer in North America. Cannon Hall, a residence dormitory at the University of Delaware, named in her honor.

Is astronomy a high paying job?

Professional astronomers and physicists make a median annual salary of $119,580. This job is expected to grow 9%, much faster than average, between 2018 and 2028, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Who is the best scientist in the world 2020?

The 10 greatest living scientists in the world todayTimothy Berners-Lee. Stephen Hawking (UPDATE: Hawking died on March 14, 2018) Jane Goodall. Alan Guth. James Watson. Tu Youyou. Noam Chomsky. Shinya Yamanaka.26 Nov 2017