To Learn more about the history of women astronomers follow these links. They contain information about women astronomers and women in the sciences. 

Pages created by Michele and Margaretha

• For information on the women astronomers at Harvard between 1880 and 1920, follow this link.

• For information on Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin who was an astronomer at Harvard, follow this link.

Links to other pages

General Interest

• The International Women's Air and Space Museum
• Some interesting Astronomy History around the time of Payne's early career
• Pictures of various women scientists 

Annie Cannon

• This page includes a short biography

Cecilia Payne Gaposchkin

• General Biography

Various other pages on women astronomers

• Sarah Whiting
• Women at the United States Naval Observatory

To see some of Michele and Margaretha's own images go to their CCD Images page, or go back to their Homepage.