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American astronomer, Henrietta Swan Leavitt is renowned for her discovery of the period-luminosity relation of Cepheid variables.

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What is Henrietta Swan Leavitt's birthday?

Henrietta Swan Leavitt was born on July 4, 1868.


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Who were the family of Henrietta Swan Leavitt?

She was the daughter of a congregational church minister, George Roswell Leavitt and Henrietta Swan Kendrick. She had two siblings who died at a young age.


Did Henrietta Leavitt Die?

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Does Henrietta leavitt has any accomplishments?

yes she does


What is the name of the asteroid in Leavitt's honor?

The asteroid 5383 Leavitt and the lunar crater Leavitt are named in her honour


Where did Henrietta Leavitt die?

december 12 1921


Is Henrietta Swan Leavitt deaf?

Yes, extremely.


Was Henrietta Leavitt married?

It is unknown that Henrietta Swan Laevit was ever married and if she was, there is no records of her having a husband.


Was Henrietta Swan Leavitt married?

It is unknown that Henrietta Swan Laevit was ever married and if she was, there is no records of her having a husband.


Which branch of science did henrietta leavitt achieve?

Henrietta Leavitt made significant contributions to the field of astronomy. She is best known for her work on the relationship between the brightness and the period of Cepheid variable stars, which led to the development of the astronomical distance scale.


Was Henrietta swan Leavitt a christian?

Yes, Henrietta Swan Leavitt was raised in a Christian household and attended church regularly. However, she did not publicly discuss or identify with any specific denomination in her writings or personal accounts.