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Aiming for the Stars: Early Women Astronomers and the Detroit Observatory

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Bentley Historical Library

This digital exhibit from The Judy & Stanley Frankel Detroit Observatory showcases the development and impact of higher education in astronomy for women at the University of Michigan. The exhibition provides a unique look into the lives of early women astronomy students at the Detroit Observatory.

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