Williamina Fleming
(1857-1911)
woman and astronomer
Died aged 54
Wikidata WikipediaWilliamina Paton Stevens Fleming (15 May 1857 – 21 May 1911) was a Scottish astronomer active in the United States. During her career, she helped develop a common designation system for stars and cataloged thousands of stars and other astronomical phenomena. Among several career achievements that advanced astronomy, Fleming is noted for her discovery of the Horsehead Nebula in 1888.
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Commemorated on 1 plaque
Williamina Fleming [full inscription unknown]
Ewing Building, University of Dundee, Small's Lane, Dundee, United Kingdom where they worked