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Williamina Fleming's Horsehead Nebula Discovery Remembered
Original: Here is one of Williamina Flemings discoveries -- the horsehead nebula! Learn more about Williamina & nebulae on this we
Williamina Fleming, the Scottish-born astronomer who worked at Harvard College Observatory in the late 19th century, is being credited in a renewed wave of attention for her discovery of the Horsehead Nebula in Orion. Posts are sharing images of the dark nebula and pointing audiences to discussions of Fleming's life and her broader catalogue of nebulae and stars.
Why now: Interest in overlooked women astronomers is resurging, with Fleming's role in discovering the iconic Horsehead Nebula being highlighted.
Williamina FlemingHorsehead NebulaHarvard College Observatory
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- Here is one of Williamina Flemings discoveries -- the horsehead nebula! Learn more about Williamina & nebulae on this week's # podcast episode here: https:// starrytimepodcast.podbean.com/ e/asterism-williamina-fleming-and-nebulae/ 📷 : https:// esahubble.org/images/heic1307a/ #… · starrytimepod@universeodon.com · 21
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