In astronomy, we are privileged to read the history of the u... - Henrietta Leavitt

This quote is attributed to Henrietta Leavitt.

"In astronomy, we are privileged to read the history of the universe written in starlight."

Henrietta Leavitt Knowledge

Astronomer American 1868–1921

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