Henrietta Leavitt
9 Podcast Episodes
Henrietta Leavitt - Die diskriminierte Rechnerin und das Universum
Henrietta Leavitt - Die diskriminierte Rechnerin und das Universum
Henrietta Leavitt war am Harvard College Observatory lediglich „Computer". Frauen durften vor rund 100 Jahren nur die Be... Read more
4 Jul 2023
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2mins
Henrietta Leavitt and the end of the universe
Henrietta Leavitt and the end of the universe
In the early 1900s, Henrietta Leavitt made one of the most important discoveries in the history of astronomy: a yardstic... Read more
18 Jan 2023
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32mins
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Astronomer Henrietta Leavitt, Non-Human Electoral Candidates, and Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Review
Astronomer Henrietta Leavitt, Non-Human Electoral Candidates, and Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Review
On this episode of The History Buffet learn all about the magnificent feats of renowned female astronomer Henrietta Swan... Read more
17 Jun 2022
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48mins
Henrietta Leavitt and the end of the universe
Henrietta Leavitt and the end of the universe
In the early 1900s, Henrietta Leavitt made one of the most important discoveries in the history of astronomy: a yardstic... Read more
30 Jun 2021
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32mins
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STEMinists: Henrietta Leavitt
STEMinists: Henrietta Leavitt
Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have... Read more
18 Nov 2020
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7mins
Who was Henrietta Leavitt?
Who was Henrietta Leavitt?
Much of post 1920s astronomy rests on her shoulders. Without her, we wouldn’t have a three-dimensional sky. Leavitt’s La... Read more
29 Jan 2020
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16mins
Hubblecast 116: Henrietta Leavitt — ahead of her time
Hubblecast 116: Henrietta Leavitt — ahead of her time
Born in 1868, Henrietta Leavitt was an astronomer ahead of her time, whose work helped to revolutionise our understandin... Read more
20 Feb 2019
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4mins
Hubblecast 116: Henrietta Leavitt — ahead of her time
Hubblecast 116: Henrietta Leavitt — ahead of her time
Born in 1868, Henrietta Leavitt was an astronomer ahead of her time, whose work helped to revolutionise our understandin... Read more
20 Feb 2019
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4mins
20th Century - Henrietta Leavitt - Period-Luminosity Relationship of Cehpeids
20th Century - Henrietta Leavitt - Period-Luminosity Relationship of Cehpeids
26 Mar 2013
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10mins
