May 10, 1900: The birth of Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin

Born May 10, 1900, Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin was also the first person to discover that stars are primarily made up of hydrogen and helium — a finding that took years to be acknowledged by the scientific community. Born in Wendover, England, Payne-Gaposchkin was an active student. She attended Cambridge University with an interest in science butContinue reading "May 10, 1900: The birth of Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin" The post May 10, 1900: The birth of Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin appeared first on Astr...