For the last four hundred years, women have played a part far in excess of their numerical representation in the history of astronomical research and discovery.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Dava Sobel, the "inspiring" (People), little-known true story of women's landmark contributions to astronomy A New Yor

For the last four hundred years, women have played a part far in excess of their numerical representation in the history of astronomical research and discovery.

Contains a history of the subjects of space and astronomy, providing definitions and explanations of related topics, plus brief biographies of scientists of the