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SUMMARY:Women and the Stars
DESCRIPTION:Tickets via Eventbrite \nIn Women and the Stars\, Dr Helen Klus from the Royal Astronomical Society shows how women have shaped our understanding of the universe. From painting prehistoric star maps on the walls of caves\, to discovering dark matter in the Galaxy\, to commanding space shuttles and waking in space. \nAt the same time\, these women have faced tremendous prejudice. Henrietta Swan Leavitt\, for example\, discovered how to determine the distance to stars. She may have used this to discover that the universe is expanding\, but women weren’t allowed to use high-calibre telescopes until the 1960s. And so Hubble made the discovery instead\, and his name is on the side of the telescope. Margaret Burbidge\, who helped discover how elements are made in stars\, had to sneak into Mount Wilson Observatory posing as her husband’s assistant. Many women corresponded with scientists in their husband’s name. Women regularly gained university degrees without being allowed to attend lectures\, then worked for free\, and were fired upon getting married. Many women were barred from university all together because of their race. \nDr Klus looks at how this history has led to the current climate for women in astronomy\, including media representation and the effect of the #MeToo movement\, and discusses why diversity is better for everyone. \nDoors open at 5.30 pm. Please be aware that there is no admittance once the lecture begins at 6 pm\, as tickets will be reallocated to those queuing for no-shows. \nThis independent event is part of Ada Lovelace Day\, a worldwide celebration of women in science\, technology\, engineering and maths. You can follow them on Twitter: @findingada.
URL:https://findingada.com/event/women-and-the-stars/
LOCATION:Royal Astronomical Society\, Burlington House\, London\, WC1J 0BQ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Library Open Afternoon: Mary Proctor's Stories of Starland
DESCRIPTION:Mary Proctor (1862-1957) was an astronomy lecturer and author\, combining scientific facts with poetry and imagery to inspire children and adults all over the world with a life-long love of astronomy. She was one of the first women to be elected to the Royal Astronomical Society in 1916. To celebrate Ada Lovelace Day\, the library of the Royal Astronomical Society invites you to drop in between 2pm and 5pm to look at a selection of Mary Proctor’s recently rediscovered magic lantern slides which she used in public lectures\, as well some of her many books. Other popular astronomy books by women will also be on display. \n 
URL:https://findingada.com/event/library-open-afternoon-mary-proctors-stories-of-starland/
LOCATION:Royal Astronomical Society\, Burlington House\, London\, WC1J 0BQ\, United Kingdom
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