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This document provides an introduction to the book "Women in Early British and Irish Astronomy" by Mary Brück. It discusses how women were able to make contributions to astronomy in Britain through private institutions like the Royal Society, as opposed to state-funded universities on the continent which were dominated by men. Some key women mentioned include Caroline Herschel, Mary Somerville, and the Clerke sisters from Ireland who received a good education. The introduction argues that Britain

Author

André Nunes

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EN