Stellar Women in Astronomy

A memorable journey highlighting brilliance often overlooked. From Hypatia’s ancient wisdom to Caroline Herschel’s comets; from Maria Mitchell’s stars to Henrietta Leavitt’s galaxies, and modern pioneers like Katherine Johnson, Vera Rubin, Jocelyn Bell, and Katie Bouman. Discover how their groundbreaking work continues to shape astronomy and inspire new generations of stargazers.

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Southworth Planetarium
96 Falmouth Street
Portland, Maine 04103 United States
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Southworth Planetarium
(207) 780-4249
March 12, 2026

Each show is followed by a tour of the night sky, using our star projector. Tickets are $9.50 for adults and $9.00 for kids and seniors. Purchase at https://www.ticketleap.events/events/southworth or at the door. Shows: 3/12: 1 pm, 3/13: 1 pm and 7 pm, 3/14: 1 pm.

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