Acclaimed as the greatest woman astronomer of all time, Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin received many awards for her outstanding scientific contributions and was the first women Professor of Harvard University. Her autobiography will fascinate both astronomers and those studying the advancement of the status of women in society.
Acclaimed as the greatest woman astronomer of all time, Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin received many awards for her outstanding scientific contributions and was the first women Professor of Harvard University. Her autobiography will fascinate both astronomers and those studying the advancement of the 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 interlude 6. The dream fulfilled 7. Pathway to the stars Part II. The Light Of Common Day: 8. England and the United States 9. Harvard College Observatory 10. The cradle of astrophysics 11. Harlow Shapley 12. Stellar atmospheres 13. Spectra and luminosities 14. Editorial experiences 15. Visiting astronomers 16. At the cross roads Part III. The Dyer's Hand Subdued: 17. Turning point 18. Prolegomena to various stars 19. International problems 20. End of an era 21. Retrospect Part IV. Reflections: 22. On being a woman 23. Science and myth 24. Worlds not realized Bibliography of works by Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin Postlude Index.
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 interlude 6. The dream fulfilled 7. Pathway to the stars Part II. The Light Of Common Day: 8. England and the United States 9. Harvard College Observatory 10. The cradle of astrophysics 11. Harlow Shapley 12. Stellar atmospheres 13. Spectra and luminosities 14. Editorial experiences 15. Visiting astronomers 16. At the cross roads Part III. The Dyer's Hand Subdued: 17. Turning point 18. Prolegomena to various stars 19. International problems 20. End of an era 21. Retrospect Part IV. Reflections: 22. On being a woman 23. Science and myth 24. Worlds not realized Bibliography of works by Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin Postlude Index.
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