Annie Jump Cannonn

American astronomer (1863-1941)
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Annie Jump Cannonn
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Annie Jump Cannonn was born on December 11, 1863, in Dover and died on April 13, 1941, in Cambridge [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][11][1][2][4][5][6][12][7][8][9][10]. A citizen of the United States, she worked as an astronomer, physicist, university teacher, and astrophysicist [3]. Her father was Wilson Lee Cannon [13]. She received her education at Radcliffe College, Harvard University, Wellesley College, and Wesley College [3]. Her professional fields were astrophysics and astronomy, and she was influenced by Sarah Frances Whiting [14][3].

Cannonn held the position of curator from 1911 to the present and was a member of the Harvard Computers, American Philosophical Society, American Astronomical Society, and Royal Astronomical Society [15]. Her notable works include the Harvard spectral classification [16]. She received numerous awards, including being named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, receiving the Henry Draper Medal, induction into the Hall of Fame of Delaware Women and the National Women's Hall of Fame, and earning honorary doctorates from the University of Groningen and the University of Oxford [17][18][19][20]. She is buried at Lakeside Cemetery [6].

Annie Jump Cannonn

Summary

Annie Jump Cannonn is a human[1]. She was born in Dover[2]. She was born on December 11, 1863[3]. She died in Cambridge[4]. She died on April 13, 1941[5]. She worked as an astronomer[6], physicist[7], university teacher[8], and astrophysicist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (570 views/month, #7,157 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Annie Jump Cannonn was born in Dover[2].
  • Annie Jump Cannonn died in Cambridge[4].
  • Annie Jump Cannonn was born on December 11, 1863[3].
  • Annie Jump Cannonn died on April 13, 1941[5].
  • Annie Jump Cannonn is buried at Lakeside Cemetery[11].
  • Annie Jump Cannonn's father was Wilson Lee Cannon[12].
  • Annie Jump Cannonn held citizenship in United States[13].
  • English was Annie Jump Cannonn's native language[14].
  • Annie Jump Cannonn's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Annie Jump Cannonn's professions included physicist[7].
  • Annie Jump Cannonn's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Annie Jump Cannonn worked as an astrophysicist[9].
  • Annie Jump Cannonn's field of work was astrophysics[15].
  • Annie Jump Cannonn's field of work was astronomy[16].
  • Annie Jump Cannonn held the position of curator[17].
  • Annie Jump Cannonn was employed by Harvard University[18].
  • Annie Jump Cannonn was employed by Wellesley College[19].
  • Annie Jump Cannonn's education included a stint at Radcliffe College[20].
  • Annie Jump Cannonn's education included a stint at Harvard University[21].
  • Annie Jump Cannonn's education included a stint at Wellesley College[22].
  • Annie Jump Cannonn's education included a stint at Wesley College[23].
  • A notable work attributed to Annie Jump Cannonn is Harvard spectral classification[24].
  • Annie Jump Cannonn received the Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[25].
  • Annie Jump Cannonn received the Henry Draper Medal[26].
  • Annie Jump Cannonn received the Hall of Fame of Delaware Women[27].

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Origins and Family

Annie Jump Cannonn's place of birth was Dover[2]. She was born on December 11, 1863[3]. Her father was Wilson Lee Cannon[12]. English was her native language[14].

Education

Educated at Radcliffe College[20], a college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1879[30]; Harvard University[21], a private university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1636[33], headquartered in Cambridge[34]; Wellesley College[22], a university[35], in United States[36], founded in 1870[37]; and Wesley College[23], a private not-for-profit educational institution[38], in United States[39], founded in 1873[40]. Annie Jump Cannonn studied under Sarah Frances Whiting[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], physicist[7], university teacher[8], and astrophysicist[9]. Fields of work include astrophysics[15], a branch of astronomy[42] and astronomy[16], a branch of science[43]. Employers include Harvard University[18], a private university[44], in United States[45], founded in 1636[46], headquartered in Cambridge[47] and Wellesley College[19], a university[48], in United States[49], founded in 1870[50]. Annie Jump Cannonn held the position of curator[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Annie Jump Cannonn is Harvard spectral classification[24]. Things named for her include Annie Jump Cannon Award in Astronomy[51], a science award[52], in United States[53], founded in 1934[54] and Cannon[55], a lunar crater[56].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[25], a fellowship award[57], in United States[58], founded in 1874[59]; Henry Draper Medal[26], a physics award[60], in United States[61], founded in 1886[62]; Hall of Fame of Delaware Women[27], an award[63], in United States[64]; National Women's Hall of Fame[65], a 501(c)(3) organization[66], in United States[67], founded in 1969[68]; Honorary doctor of the University of Groningen[69], an award[70], in Netherlands[71]; and Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford[72], an award[73], in United Kingdom[74].

Death and Burial

Annie Jump Cannonn died on April 13, 1941[5]. She died in Cambridge[4]. She is buried at Lakeside Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Annie Jump Cannonn ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (570 views/month, #7,157 of 1,000,298).[10] She has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] She is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]

She has been cited as an influence by Margaret Harwood[77], an astronomer[78], 1885–1979[79], of United States[80], awarded the honorary degree[81].

She is credited with the discovery of Hourglass Nebula[82], a planetary nebula[83]. Entities named for her include Annie Jump Cannon Award in Astronomy[51], a science award[52], in United States[53], founded in 1934[54] and Cannon[55], a lunar crater[56].

FAQs

Where was Annie Jump Cannonn born?

Annie Jump Cannonn's place of birth was Dover[2].

Where did Annie Jump Cannonn die?

Annie Jump Cannonn passed away in Cambridge[4].

Who were Annie Jump Cannonn's parents?

Annie Jump Cannonn's father was Wilson Lee Cannon[12].

What did Annie Jump Cannonn do for work?

Annie Jump Cannonn worked as astronomer[6], physicist[7], university teacher[8], and astrophysicist[9].

Where did Annie Jump Cannonn go to school?

Annie Jump Cannonn was educated at Radcliffe College[20], Harvard University[21], Wellesley College[22], and Wesley College[23].

What awards did Annie Jump Cannonn receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[25], Henry Draper Medal[26], Hall of Fame of Delaware Women[27], and National Women's Hall of Fame[65].

Who did Annie Jump Cannonn influence?

Annie Jump Cannonn has been cited as an influence by Margaret Harwood[77].

What did Annie Jump Cannonn discover?

Annie Jump Cannonn is credited as discoverer of Hourglass Nebula[82].

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