Maria Mitchell

American astronomer.

Quick Facts

Died: 1889-06-29
Occupation: astronomer · librarian · university teacher · writer · naturalist
Citizenship: United States
Birthplace: Nantucket
Membership: American Philosophical Society · since 1869
Affiliation: American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Affiliation: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Maria Mitchell is the child of William Mitchell and Lydia Mitchell.

Date / result	Award / category
1994 Received	National Women's Hall of Fame
1848 Received	Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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