The Life of Maria Mitchell

Born.

Aug 1, 1818

Maria Mitchell was born on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts

Maria Mitchell traced a new comet.

Jun 8, 1847

I trced the orbit f a new comet.

Maria Mitchell and the association.

May 11, 1848

Maria Mitchell was president of the America Association for the Advancement of Science.

Maria Mitchell's Mother dies

Sep 10, 1861

Maria Mitchell's mother died.

Academy of Arts and Sciences Honor

Mar 27, 1865

She was the first women member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Died.

Dec 2, 1889

Maria Mitchell died of failing health.