Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin

The universe is a puzzle, and every discovery is a piece that helps us to solve it.

The stars are a source of wonder, inspiring us to explore the unknown.

The universe is a book, and every star is a page, waiting to be read.

Science is a journey of discovery, and every step brings us closer to understanding the universe.

The universe is a masterpiece, and we are all privileged to witness its beauty.

The stars are a reminder of the infinite possibilities that lie beyond our grasp.

The universe is a mystery, and the more we learn, the more we realize how much more there is to know.

Science is a quest for truth, and it is a quest that never ends.

The universe is a gift, and we are all recipients, blessed with the opportunity to explore its wonders.

The stars are a beacon, guiding us through the darkness and showing us the way.

The universe is a miracle, and we are all witnesses to its grandeur.

The spectra of the stars were the first evidence that most stars are made of hydrogen and helium.

The outstanding fact is the enormous abundance of the hydride-forming metals, and of the alkalies, in the atmosphere of a star as compared with their abundance in the earth's crust.

I am not sure that the word 'discovery' is appropriate. It was more like a deduction or an inference from data already available.

The reward of the young scientist is the emotional thrill of discovery.

Stars are the laboratories in which much of the universe is made.

Astronomy compels the soul to look upwards and leads us from this world to another.

In the beginning, I was interested in astronomy because it seemed so remote and unattainable.

The universe is not only stranger than we imagine, it is stranger than we can imagine.

My work on stellar spectra opened a new chapter in astrophysics.