Grote Reber
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What does a man do who’s bored with his hobby? Build the world’s first radio telescope in his mom’s backyard, of course!
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Throughout history, women have had a tough time breaking into the physical sciences. And when they do, their contributions may go unnoticed for decades. This is the story of Ruby Payne Scott, the first female radio astronomer.
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