Science & TechnologyAmerican1900 – 1979
Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin
Stellar astrophysics pioneer, discovered stellar composition
Biography
British-American astronomer who discovered the composition of stars and made groundbreaking contributions to stellar astrophysics. Her work laid the foundation for modern understanding of stellar evolution.
Quick Facts
Category
Science & Technology
Nationality
American
Born
1900
Died
1979
Thinking about the name
Cecillia
Latin origin
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