Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin: An Autobiography and Other RecollectionsCecilia Payne-Gaposchkin is acclaimed as the greatest woman astronomer of all time. In this book, her own story of her professional life, work, and scientific achievements is augmented by the personal recollections of her daughter, Katherine Haramundanis. Other highlights include a scientific appreciation by Jesse Greenstein, a historical essay by Peggy Kidwell and, new to this edition, an introduction by Virginia Trimble. Payne-Gaposchkin's overwhelming love for astronomy was her personal guiding light, and her attitude and approach have lessons for all. She received many prestigious awards for her outstanding contributions to science. In 1956, she became the first woman Professor at Harvard University, as well as being the first woman departmental chair. This book will interest both astronomers and those studying the advancement of the position and status of women in society. |
Contents
An introduction to The dyers hand | 1 |
An historical introduction to The dyers hand | 11 |
A personal recollection | 39 |
Dedication | 70 |
Foreword | 71 |
THE VISION SPENDID | 75 |
Backgrounds | 77 |
Beginnings | 84 |
Spectra and luminosities | 167 |
Editorial experiences | 173 |
Visiting astronomers | 177 |
At the cross roads | 182 |
THE DYERS HAND SUBDUED | 187 |
Turning point | 189 |
Prolegomena to variable stars | 198 |
International problems | 203 |
Prelude to education | 90 |
Birth of a dream | 96 |
Dramatic interlude | 104 |
The dream fulfilled | 108 |
Pathway to the stars | 112 |
THE LIGHT OF COMMON DAY | 127 |
England and the United States | 129 |
Harvard College Observatory | 137 |
The cradle of astrophysics | 144 |
Harlow Shapley | 154 |
Stellar atmospheres | 159 |
Other editions - View all
Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin: An Autobiography and Other Recollections Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin No preview available - 1996 |
Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin: An Autobiography and Other Recollections Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin No preview available - 1996 |
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References to this book
Constructing Scientific Understanding Through Contextual Teaching Peter Heering,Daniel Osewold Limited preview - 2007 |