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Black and white image of Maria Mitchell with text saying: Maria Mitchell, was born on August 1, 1818, in Nantucket, Massachusetts, U.S. She was the first professional woman astronomer in the United States. In addition to other accomplishments, Mitchell pioneered ithe daily photography of sunspots & was the first to find that they were whirling vertical cavities rather than clouds, as had been earlier believed. In October 1847 Mitchell succeeded in establishing the orbit of a new comet, which became known as “Miss Mitchell’s Comet.” She died on June 28 , 1889.

Maria Mitchell

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Venus of Willendorf from all four sides.

The Venus of Willendorf

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Due to a new study We now know where the Venus of Willendorf originated. Researchers say its limestone matches that found near Lake Garda in Italy.