Description: First hired by Harvard College Observatory to carry out astronomical calculations, Annie Jump Cannon (1863-1941) eventually became one of the foremost American astronomers, known especially for her work
Annie Jump Cannon: Born in Dover, Delaware on December 11, 1863. Died in Cambridge, Massachusetts in April 13, 1941. Unlike many important scientists throughout history, Annie isn't that well known, but the work that
Thank you for bringing #GroundBreaker Ms. Annie Jump Cannon to our attention. Do you have Ms. Cannon's educational background available? While she may have been hired by Harvard College Observatory, in the 1870s
Google dedicated their home page to Annie Jump Cannon today. The Henry Draper Award winner classified and observed 500,000 stars, while breaking ground for women in science. She also has a crater named after her on
Books (SMAG) Today is birthday of world famous Astronomer Annie Jump Cannon birthday. She was Born Dec. 11, 1863, in Dover, Delaware, U.S.A.