Their names will be in the stars

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Now, for some long overdue recognition. Two asteroids have been named for a pair of trail-blazing female astronomers. They’re two of the first professional women astronomers in Britain. The women died in relative obscurity. But the British Astronomical Association has decided it is high time to give credit where credit is due.

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