Exploring the Legacy of Maria Mitchell in Astronomy

At what age did Mariah Mitchell discover a comet?

• 29

• 25

• 18

• 32

Who awarded Mariah Mitchell a gold medal for her discovery?

• The President of the United States

• The King of Denmark

• The Prime Minister of Italy

• The Queen of England

Which country did Mariah Mitchell visit during her travels in Europe?

• France

• Russia

• Germany

• Spain

What role did Mariah Mitchell serve at the U.S. Coast Survey?

• Astronomer

• Computer

• Lecturer

• Librarian

What year did Vassar College open?

• 1865

• 1870

• 1882

• 1859

What did Mariah Mitchell insist on for Vassar College?

• A gymnasium

• A science laboratory

• A library

• An observatory

In which state did Mariah Mitchell lead a group to observe a solar eclipse in 1878?

• California

• New York

• Colorado

• Iowa

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What is named after Mariah Mitchell?

• An asteroid

• A comet

• A star

• All of the above

What year did Mariah Mitchell pass away?

• 1891

• 1888

• 1890

• 1889

What does the Mariah Mitchell Association provide?

• Art classes

• Astronomy courses

• Science education

• Historical tours

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