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Maria Mitchell, the American astronomer, died on June 28, 1889, in Lynn, Massachusetts, at the age of 70. Mitchell was known for her discovery of a comet in 1847, making her the first professional female astronomer in the United States. Her legacy includes being the first woman elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

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