Maria Winkelmann was a German astronomer who made significant contributions to astronomy alongside her husband, Gottfried Kirch. She discovered a comet and was also involved in the planning and construction of an observatory. Despite her achievements, she faced discrimination and was denied a position at the Berlin Academy of Sciences due to her gender.

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Maria Winkelmann

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Maria Winkelmann

A) was an English aristocrat.
B) was a German astronomer.
C) became a member of the England's Royal Society for her scientific work.
D) was the first woman named to a university teaching position.
E) authored Metamorphosis of the Insects of Surinam.

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