The American Geophysical Union (AGU) has issued a press release about a study of the life of Hisako Koyama. Although few have heard of her, she was a dedicated female solar observer. She was born in Tokyo in 1916, and created one of the most important sunspot records of the past 400 years, according to new research. For the complete press release and a link to the study itself, go to:
http://news.agu.org/press-release/new-study-highlights-hidden-figure-of-sun-watchers/
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