Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin An Autobiography and Other Recollections [Hardcover]

Scientific and personal autobiography of the greatest woman astronomer of all time. The most famous graduate from Newnham College.Acclaimed as the greatest woman astronomer of all time, Cecilia Payne Gaposchkin's overwhelming love for astronomy was her personal guiding light. Her own story of her life, work and scientific achievements is augmented by contributions from her daughter as well as others.Acclaimed as the greatest woman astronomer of all time, Cecilia Payne Gaposchkin's overwhelming love for astronomy was her personal guiding light. Her own story of her life, work and scientific achievements is augmented by contributions from her daughter as well as others.Cecilia 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.Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin: an Introduction Virginia Trimble; An introduction to The Dyer's Hand Jesse L. Greenstein; A historical introduction to The Dyer's Hand Peggy A. Kidwell; A personal recollection Katherine Haramundanis; The Dyer's Hand: an autobiography Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin; Dedication; Foreword; Part I. The Vision Splendid: 1. Backgrounds; 2. Beginnings; 3. Prelude to education; 4. Birth of a dream; 5. Dramatic interlul3”