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The glass universe : how the ladies of the Harvard Observatory took the measure of the stars / Dava Sobel. by Sobel, Dava. Thorndike Press, A part of Gale, Cengage Learning, 2017, c2016. Call #: LP 522.1974 S677g Subjects Harvard College Observatory.   Women in astronomy -- Massachusetts -- History.   Women mathematicians -- Massachusetts -- History.   Astronomy -- History -- 19th century.   Astronomy -- History -- 20th century. ISBN:  9781410495716 (hc.) Edition:  Large print edition. Description:  569 pages (large print), 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm. Bibliography:  Includes bibliographical references. Contents:  Part one: The colors of starlight. Mrs. Draper's intent ; What Miss Maury saw ; Miss Bruce's largesse ; Stella nova ; Bailey's picture from Peru -- Part two: Oh, be a fine girl, kiss me!. Mrs. Fleming's title ; Pickering's "harem" ; Lingua franca ; Miss Leavitt's relationship ; The Pickering fellows -- Part three: In the depths above. Shapley's "kilo-girl" hours ; Miss Payne's thesis ; The Observatory Pinafore ; Miss Cannon's prize ; The lifetimes of stars -- Some highlights in the history of the Harvard College Observatory -- A catalogue of Harvard astronomers, assistants, and associates. Summary:  The captivating, little-known hidden history of a group of women whose remarkable contributions to the burgeoning field of astronomy forever changed our understanding of the stars and our place in the universe. Holds:  0   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Item type Status   Alderney Gate Public Library Adult Large Print Nonfiction LP 522.1974 S677g Adult books Checked in Add Copy to MyList

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