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New Episode Highlights Astronomer Williamina Fleming and Her Nebulae

Original: New episode is out now -- this week we're learning a little bit about Harvard Computer and Curator of Astronomical Photo

A new episode of a space-focused podcast series is out, this week telling the story of Williamina Fleming, who worked as a Harvard Computer and later became Curator of Astronomical Photographs at Harvard College Observatory. The episode covers her contributions to astronomy, including her work on nebulae, and listeners are being pointed to further resources to learn more about her life and discoveries.

Why now: People are interested in the overlooked contributions of women in astronomy history, and Fleming's story remains a compelling one

Williamina FlemingHarvard College ObservatoryHarvard Computers

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