Massimo(@Rainmaker1973 ):In 1881, the Harvard Observatory director was frustrated with his staff, and would say "My Scottish maid could do better!" He actually hired his Scottish maid. Williamina Fleming went on to classify tens of thousands of stars, discovered white dwarfs and the Horsehead nebula.

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2025.04.16 05:35

In 1881, the Harvard Observatory director was frustrated with his staff, and would say "My Scottish maid could do better!" He actually hired his Scottish maid. Williamina Fleming went on to classify tens of thousands of stars, discovered white dwarfs and the Horsehead nebula. https://t.co/eEf8kHwMQB