Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin

An Autobiography and Other Recollections

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Hardcover | 20 May 1996 | Edition Number 2

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Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin became acclaimed in her lifetime as the greatest woman astronomer of all time. Her own story of her professional life, work and scientific achievements is augmented by the personal recollections of her daughter, Katherine Haramundanis, as well as a scientific appreciation by Jesse Greenstein, a historical essay by Peggy Kidwell and, in this new edition, an introduction by Virginia Trimble. Payne-Gaposchkin's overwhelming love for astronomy was her personal guiding light, and her attitude and approach have lessons for all. She received many prestigious awards for her outstanding contributions to science and in 1956 became the first woman to be advanced to the rank of Professor at Harvard University, as well as being the first woman departmental chair. This book will interest both astronomers and those studying the advancement of the position and status of women in society.

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'The book artfully records a life of warmths and delight won against obsessive, powerful but pervasive forces. The record has a value beyond its period and circle. This is a chronicle of affirmation and hope, a near-poetic witness to a burst of profound discovery insufficiently recognised.' Philip Morrison, Scientific American 'The book is an unalloyed joy, full of wisdom and delight. The fun, rewards and challenge of astronomy spark from every page. So does the humanity of Payne-Gaposchkin. My advice is simple - read this book, by the end you will feel as though you have been in the company of the great.' David Hughes, New Scientist 'The stunningly moving memoir of this remarkable figure ... brings home to me directly and personally the tragedy of the invisibility of women's lives.' Evelyn Fox Weller, The Woman's Review of Books '[Payne-Gaposchkin] did not receive fair treatment in her career, but this book is testement to her dogged persistence.' Journal of the British Astronomical Association '... this book is to be highly recommended.' Irish Astronomical Journal 'I encourage you to read the book, as it is a source of inspiration for any weary astronomer.' The Observatory

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Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin: an introduction	p. vii
An introduction to 'The dyer's hand'	p. 1
An historical introduction to 'The dyer's hand'	p. 11
A personal recollection	p. 39
The dyer's hand: an autobiography
Dedication	p. 70
Foreword	p. 71
The Vision Splendid	p. 75
Backgrounds	p. 77
Beginnings	p. 84
Prelude to education	p. 90
Birth of a dream	p. 96
Dramatic interlude	p. 104
The dream fulfilled	p. 108
Pathway to the stars	p. 112
The Light of Common Day	p. 127
England and the United States	p. 129
Harvard College Observatory	p. 137
The cradle of astrophysics	p. 144
Harlow Shapley	p. 154
Stellar atmospheres	p. 159
Spectra and luminosities	p. 167
Editorial experiences	p. 173
Visiting astronomers	p. 177
At the cross roads	p. 182
The Dyer's Hand Subdued	p. 187
Turning point	p. 189
Prolegomena to variable stars	p. 198
International problems	p. 203
End of an era	p. 207
Retrospect	p. 213
Reflections	p. 217
On being a woman	p. 219
Science and myth	p. 228
Worlds not realized	p. 234
Bibliography of works by Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin	p. 239
Postlude	p. 256
Index	p. 259
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