British Science Festival

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BOULTON AND WATT LECTURE: A WOMAN'S PLACE IS IN THE DOME

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Organisation:	Lunar Society
Collaborative organisations:	Thinktank
Date of Event:	Start Date: 18/09/2010 End Date: 18/09/2010
Time of Event:	Start time: 18:00 - End time: 19:00
Sponsors / Supporters:	Royal Society
Event Summary:	Jacqueline Mitton of the Royal Astronomical Society will highlight the lives of some of the most prominent women astronomers from the 17th century to the present. The women featured are fascinating, determined characters, like Mary Somerville, who taught herself mathematics by candle light from her brother’s books, and Maria Mitchell, who discovered a comet while her parents entertained guests.
Audience level:	3. Everyone
Event Category:	The Universe
Keyword:	astronomy; weekly pass
Booking information:	Included in weekly pass
Venue:	Thinktank Lecture Theatre

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