DOVER, DE- The legacy of Annie Jump Cannon, a pioneering Dover native who revolutionized stellar classification, is being remembered today. Cannon, born 161 years ago on this day in 1863, made ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. As a child, Annie Jump Cannon closely ...

“The great comet," the Milford Chronicle reported on Sept. 23, 1882, “which has this week blazed out in the heavens of the Northern Hemisphere has awakened extraordinary interest among astronomers.” ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

While plenty of women have been recognized as important figures in United States history, there are even more who, as somewhat unsung heroes, dedicated their lives to making change and shattering ...

Born in Delaware, Annie Jump Cannon was introduced to stargazing by her mother. She studied physics and astronomy at Wellesley College in Massachusetts, and after graduating, became focused on ...