Her Eyes on the Stars

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Focusing on the groundbreaking achievements of Maria Mitchell, the book chronicles her journey from a curious young girl studying the stars to becoming the first woman to discover a comet with a telescope. Celebrated as "the lady astronomer," she broke barriers in the 19th century by securing a government job and becoming the first female astronomy professor at Vassar College. Through her pioneering work, she inspired countless young women to pursue careers in astronomy, embodying the spirit of reaching for the stars.