Dorrit Hoffleit Centennial Publications

The life of Dr. Dorrit Hoffleit-world-renowned astronomer, expert on variable stars, astrometry, and the history of astronomy-is a story of hardships endured, difficulties surmounted, lessons learned, goals met, and successes attained. She has spent a lifetime at work with some of the greatest astronomers of the 20th century, and has inspired new generations of young astronomers. (2002, hardcover, 179 pages, illustrated)—$10.00 (usually $30)

Briefly outlines the meager availability of courses in astronomy to American women before 1960, a comparison of Maria Mitchell to her contemporary British women astronomers, a discussion of the achievements of Mitchell's Vassar students, and a discussion of Harvard's role in the training of women and the opening of colleges for women. (1994, softcover, 51 pages, illustrated) Limited quantities available.—$2.00 (usually $10)

Chronicles the important role that women have played and continue to play in the field of variable star astronomy. Includes sections titled: The Pre-Photographic Years, Enter: The Women At Harvard, Statistics of Discovery, Photometry, Interpretation of Light Curves, Spectroscopy, Birth to Death of Variable Stars, and the Role of the AAVSO. A very interesting historical record. (1993, softcover, 62 pages, illustrated)—$2.00 (usually $10)