Henrietta Swan Leavitt
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Henrietta Swan Leavitt was an American astronomer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, recognized for her pivotal work on variable stars, which enabled astronomers to measure distances to far-off galaxies and significantly advanced our understanding of the universe.
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Henrietta Swan Leavitt's work in the 19th century provided astronomers the means to understand the scale of the universe.
‘It’s human conceit to think we’re alone’: life must extend beyond earth, leading space scientist says | SpaceThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-03-14
United Kingdom· 2025-03-14
