Annie Jump Cannonn
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Annie Jump Cannonn was born on December 11, 1863, in Dover and died on April 13, 1941, in Cambridge [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][11][1][2][4][5][6][12][7][8][9][10]. A citizen of the United States, she worked as an astronomer, physicist, university teacher, and astrophysicist [3]. Her father was Wilson Lee Cannon [13]. She received her education at Radcliffe College, Harvard University, Wellesley College, and Wesley College [3]. Her professional fields were astrophysics and astronomy, and she was influenced by Sarah Frances Whiting [14][3].
Cannonn held the position of curator from 1911 to the present and was a member of the Harvard Computers, American Philosophical Society, American Astronomical Society, and Royal Astronomical Society [15]. Her notable works include the Harvard spectral classification [16]. She received numerous awards, including being named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, receiving the Henry Draper Medal, induction into the Hall of Fame of Delaware Women and the National Women's Hall of Fame, and earning honorary doctorates from the University of Groningen and the University of Oxford [17][18][19][20]. She is buried at Lakeside Cemetery [6].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Lakeside Cemetery[10]
- Father: Wilson Lee Cannon[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Field of work: astrophysics[14], astronomy[15]
- Position held: curator[16]
- Employer: Harvard University[17], Wellesley College[18]
- Educated at: Radcliffe College[19], Harvard University[20], Wellesley College[21], Wesley College[22]
- Notable work: Harvard spectral classification[23]
- Award received: Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[24], Henry Draper Medal[25], Hall of Fame of Delaware Women[26], National Women's Hall of Fame[27], Honorary doctor of the University of Groningen[28], Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford[29]
- Member of: Harvard Computers[30], American Philosophical Society[31], American Astronomical Society[32], Royal Astronomical Society[33], Phi Beta Kappa Society[34], Maria Mitchell Association[35], Graduate Women in Science[36]
- Influenced by: Sarah Frances Whiting[37]
- Sex or gender: female[38]
- Part of: The Dinner Party[39]
- Commons category: Annie Jump Cannon[40]
- Family name: Cannon[41]
- Given name: Annie[42]
- Topic's main category: Category:Annie Jump Cannon[43]
- Commons gallery: Annie Jump Cannon[44]
- Medical condition: deafness[45]
- Student of: Sarah Frances Whiting[46]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[47], Forgotten Women: The Scientists[48], Bygone Badass Broads: 52 Forgotten Women Who Changed the World[49], Astronomers: A Biographical Reference[50]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[51]
- Name in native language: Annie Jump Cannon[52]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Annie Jump Cannonn include Annie Jump Cannon Award in Astronomy[53], a science award[54], in United States[55], founded in 1934[56] and Cannon[57], a lunar crater[58].
Why It Matters
Annie Jump Cannonn has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] She is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
She has been cited as an influence by Margaret Harwood[61], an astronomer[62], 1885–1979[63], of United States[64], awarded the honorary degree[65].
She is credited with the discovery of Hourglass Nebula[66], a planetary nebula[67]. Entities named for her include Annie Jump Cannon Award in Astronomy[53], a science award[54], in United States[55], founded in 1934[56] and Cannon[57], a lunar crater[58].
FAQs
Where was Annie Jump Cannonn born?
Annie Jump Cannonn's place of birth was Dover[2].
Where did Annie Jump Cannonn die?
Annie Jump Cannonn died in Cambridge[4].
Who were Annie Jump Cannonn's parents?
Annie Jump Cannonn's father was Wilson Lee Cannon[11].
What did Annie Jump Cannonn do for work?
Annie Jump Cannonn worked as an astronomer[5], physicist[6], university teacher[7], and astrophysicist[8].
Where did Annie Jump Cannonn go to school?
Annie Jump Cannonn was educated at Radcliffe College[19], Harvard University[20], Wellesley College[21], and Wesley College[22].
What awards did Annie Jump Cannonn receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[24], Henry Draper Medal[25], Hall of Fame of Delaware Women[26], and National Women's Hall of Fame[27].
Who did Annie Jump Cannonn influence?
Annie Jump Cannonn has been cited as an influence by Margaret Harwood[61].
What did Annie Jump Cannonn discover?
Annie Jump Cannonn is credited as discoverer of Hourglass Nebula[66].