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She didn't invent the telescope, but she used a telescope to discover a comet.

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Who is maria mitchell?

Maria Mitchell was an American and the world's first professional female astronomer. In 1947 with the use of a telescope she discovered a comet that came to be known as Miss Mitchell's Comet.


How did Maria Mitchell discover a comet?

Maria Mitchell discovered a comet by observing it through a telescope on the night of October 1, 1847. She was the first American woman to discover a comet, now known as "Miss Mitchell's Comet." Her discovery brought her recognition and established her as a respected astronomer.


What was Maria Mitchell's full name?

Maria Mitchell's middle name was Salmon. (Maria Salmon Mitchell). See Related Link.


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It is not known if Maria Mitchell has a boyfriend. Maria Mitchell is an astronomer most known for discovering the comet, Miss Mitchell's Comet.


Does maria mitchell has children?

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where did Maria Mitchell attend college


What was Maria Mitchell Famous for?

Maria Mitchell was an astronomer who was born on August 1, 1818 and died in June of 1889. Her mother was Lydia Coleman Mitchell and her father was William Mitchell. Maria is famous for discovering a comet that was later named Miss Mitchell's Comet. She is also famous for being the first American female to be employed as a professional astronomer.


What is Maria Mitchell's birthday?

Maria Mitchell was born on August 1, 1818.


Who invented the astronomic telescope?

Galileo galilei invented the astronomic telescope Galileo galilei invented the astronomic telescope


What kind of comet did Maria Mitchell discover?

Maria Mitchell discovered a telescopic comet


Who invented the telescope in 2010?

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What is maria mitchell's dads name?

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