Google Doodle Honors Pioneering Astronomer Annie Jump Cannon
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 … Read more