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Mary Watson Whitney
(11 Sep 1847 - 20 Jan 1921)
American astronomer who, as professor of Astronomy at Vassar, continued the work of her predecessor, Maria Mitchell. They developed Vassar's renowned scientific program and enabled women graduates to perform as equals with the men in the field of astronomy. Whitney's research on the precise measurements of photographic plates were original studies in the field.
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Science Quotes by Mary Watson Whitney (1 quote)
I hope when I get to Heaven I shall not find the women playing second fiddle.
(Shortly before her death)
(Shortly before her death)
— Mary Watson Whitney
See also:
- 11 Sep - short biography, births, deaths and events on date of Whitney's birth.
In science it often happens that scientists say, 'You know that's a really good argument; my position is mistaken,' and then they would actually change their minds and you never hear that old view from them again. They really do it. It doesn't happen as often as it should, because scientists are human and change is sometimes painful. But it happens every day. I cannot recall the last time something like that happened in politics or religion.
(1987) -- 
