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Mary Watson Whitney
1847Sep, 11

Mary Watson Whitney

Mary Watson Whitney, American astronomer and academic (d. 1921)
Mary Watson Whitney (September 11, 1847 – January 20, 1921) was an American astronomer and for 22 years the head of the Vassar Observatory where 102 scientific papers were published under her guidance.

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  • 9Mar

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  • 12Sep

    Battle of Chapultepec

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    Battle of Chapultepec

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