Annie Jump Cannon

About Annie Jump Cannon

Birth Day: December 11, 1863
Birth Place: Dover, DE

Annie Jump Cannon

Annie Jump Cannon was born on December 11, 1863 in Dover, DE. American astronomer who greatly impacted contemporary stellar classification when she created the Harvard Classification Scheme with Edward C. Pickering. She was the first woman elected as an officer of the American Astronomical Society.
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As per our current Database, Annie Jump Cannon has been died on Apr 13, 1941 (age 77).

🎂 Annie Jump Cannon - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

When Annie Jump Cannon die, Annie Jump Cannon was 77 years old.

Popular As Annie Jump Cannon
Occupation Astronomer
Age 77 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born December 11, 1863 (Dover, DE)
Birthday December 11
Town/City Dover, DE
Nationality DE

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Annie Jump Cannon’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Annie Jump Cannon was born in the Year of the Pig. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful. They’re perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are not perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions until someone close crosses them, then look out! They’re intelligent, always seeking more knowledge, and exclusive. Compatible with Rabbit or Goat.

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About

American Astronomer who greatly impacted contemporary stellar classification when she created the Harvard Classification Scheme with Edward C. Pickering. She was the first woman elected as an officer of the American Astronomical Society.

Before Fame

She battled scarlet fever while a student at Wellesley College, leaving her mostly deaf.

Trivia

She Classified 230,000 stellar bodies, which earned her the nickname of "Census Taker of the Sky."

Family Life

Her father, Wilson Lee Cannon, was a shipbuilder and state senator.

Associated With

She was among many famous Wellesley College alumnae, a list that would later include Hillary Rodham Clinton.

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