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What are stars made of? Cecilia Payne discovered it first
short by Prakash Priya Karan / on Wednesday, 3 April, 2024
British-American astrophysicist Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin remained an unsung hero of the astronomy world. Discovering the composition of stars in the universe, Cecilia - who did not get her due - paved the path for women in STEM. Gaposchkin, a name not as widely known as it should be, holds a pivotal place in our understanding of the universe.
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