Annie Jump Cannon
Astronomy
United States
1863 – 1941
103 quotes
American astronomer who developed the Harvard Classification Scheme for stars, classifying hundreds of thousands and revolutionizing stellar studies.
Quotes by Annie Jump Cannon
Witty comeback: To those who underestimate me, I say: My stars align perfectly.
Anecdote
1913
Professional observation: Variable stars vary, but truth in science does not.
Paper
1906
On wisdom: The stars whisper secrets to those who listen with patience.
Final notes
1941