18 Jan 2021

The forgotten female astronomers

From Summer Times, 10:05 am on 18 January 2021

Women have been watching the night skies for eons, but have not always gained the recognition they deserved. 

But they have a champion here in Auckland, in architect Bill McKay 

You might know his name, he's a regular urban issues commentator on Nine to Noon on RNZ. 

Bill is also a star-gazer, and he has a specific interest in the women of astronomy who have been overlooked, or forgotten. 

So much so, he gives lectures on the very topic  to cruise ship passengers 

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