Women Hold Up Half The Sky

There's a website devoted to the Woman Astronomer, of the past, present and future.

Here's the URL:

http://www.womanastronomer.com/

It does not appear to have been updated since 2008, which is a pity. If you're interested in astronomy, email the website people and tell them to get back to work! And subscribe to their newsletter!

Here are the articles you can read at the website:

Historical Women Astronomers

Antonia Maury - A Spectral Star

Henrietta Swan Leavitt - Lady of Luminosity

Harvard Computers - From Pickering's Harem to Astronomy's Stars

Caroline Herschel - Celestial Cinderella

Hypatia of Alexandria - A Woman Before Her Time

Annie Jump Cannon - Celestial Computer

Williamina Paton Fleming - From Housekeeper to Astronomer

Dorrit Hoffleit - Bright Star


Professional Women Astronomers (Current)

Debra Fisher - Planet Hunter

Carolyn Shoemaker - The Comet Hunter

Jill Tarter - Looking for Life


Amateur Women Astronomers
Alice Villa-Real - Manila, Philippines