Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin

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Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin was a British-born American astronomer and astrophysicist. Her work on the cosmic makeup of the universe and the nature of variable stars was foundational to modern astrophysics.

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Notable works: The dyer's hand

About Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin

Biography source: Wikipedia

Quotes by Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin

“Young people, especially young women, often ask me for advice. Here it is, valeat quantum. Do not undertake a scientific career in…

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Your reward will be the widening of the horizon as you climb. And if you achieve that reward you will ask no…

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Achieve

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Do not undertake a scientific career in quest of fame or money. There are easier and better ways to reach them. Undertake…

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Achieve

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The reward of the young scientist is the emotional th rill of being the first person in the history of the world…

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There is nothing personal in the thunderclap of understanding. The lightning that releases it comes from outside oneself.

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