Episode 15: Annie Jump Cannon & Spectral types

Dear Friends,

At long last, the long promised Asterisms episodes have begun! In this episode, we briefly discuss Annie Jump Cannon (though we some how forgot to note how badass her name was) and spectral types. 

Here are some other places to learn about Annie Jump Cannon's life:

• Brief Biography from the National Women's History Museum: 
  • www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/annie-jump-cannon
• Boston Museum of Science mini-talk:
  • https://youtu.be/51JSzU53z4Q?si=N5vXWaiOgkUdLN2b 
• Lecture by Dr. Meier:
  • https://youtu.be/tU0ko43thk8?si=5Bb7Zzu-CmU4b_Ed 

And here are some more places to learn about spectral types:

• Las Cumbres Observatory site:
  • https://lco.global/spacebook/stars/types-stars/
• NASA
  • https://universe.nasa.gov/stars/types/

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​With Love,
Kit and Jordan