Dorrit Hoffleit
American astronomer (1907-2007) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 100
Ellen Dorrit Hoffleit was an American senior research astronomer at Yale University. She is best known for her work in variable stars, astrometry, spectroscopy, meteors, and the Bright Star Catalog. She is also known for her mentorship of many young women and generations of astronomers.
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2007Died9 April 20071998Connecticut Women's Hall of FameAward1988George Van Biesbroeck PrizeAward1938Caroline I. Wilby PrizeAward1907Born12 March 1907
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Lived 1907 to 2007 · aged 100
