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Astronomy

Mary Parsons, Countess of Rosse: Astronomer, Engineer and Photographer (1813–84)

12th November 202011th November 2020 by phlgjng

In this guest blog, Henrietta Heald explores the pioneering work of Mary Parsons, Countess of Rosse, in astronomy, engineering and photography.

Categories Archive Material, Guest Blogs, Historical, Individual Engineers Tags 19th century, Astronomy, Photography, Women in STEM

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