Born in England in 1900, Cecilia Helena Payne-Gaposchkin had a career in which branches of science?

Correct answer: Astronomy, astrophysics

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Player #26368406
Player #26368406
777, What a remarkable achievement. I will remember her name forever now.
Player #27149342 pixie
Player #27149342 pixie
I think she was the scientist who said our sun was mostly made up of helium and hydrogen but she does not get the credit for it.
QuizzinBritain333
QuizzinBritain333
Amazing revolutionary woman, truly incredible! ❤️
Player #13286156
Player #13286156
Player #27149342 pixie, that's what was stated in the answer
ChewyGazelle68623
ChewyGazelle68623
UnopposedYogi27101, She was so cool!! RIP!!
PerkyLin
PerkyLin
Had she been born male...well, her life would have been a hundred times easier and would have accomplished even more. Glass ceiling.
Anca
Anca
Travel Lady , Very observant
Travel Lady
Travel Lady
How did she work for 20 years after her retirement when she died 13 years after her retirement from teaching?