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science5 months ago•4 min saved

UK's First Female Astronomer Royal to Inspire Future Generations

Prof Michele Dougherty, a planetary scientist and space physicist known for her work on Saturn's moon Enceladus and NASA's Cassini mission, has been appointed the first female UK astronomer royal, highlighting her contributions to space exploration and her role in inspiring future generations in science.

via The Guardian|

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science5 months ago•4 min saved

UK appoints first female Astronomer Royal in 350 years

Michele Dougherty becomes the UK's first female Astronomer Royal in 350 years, inspired by her childhood interest in space, and is involved in missions to explore Jupiter's icy moons, aiming to inspire more women in science and highlight the importance of astronomy to the UK.

via BBC|

#astronomer-royal #jupiter-moons #michele-dougherty