Cecilia Payne

Settle in and drift into sleep as we explore the fascinating life of Cecilia Payne, the groundbreaking astronomer who revolutionized our understanding of the universe. In this episode of the I Can’t Sleep Podcast, we’ll journey through Payne’s early struggles, her scientific breakthroughs, and her lasting impact on astronomy. If you’ve ever wondered what stars are truly made of, Payne had the answer—though it took a while for the world to catch up. Dim the lights, close your eyes, and let the soothing sound of Wikipedia lull you into slumber. Don’t forget to visit icantsleeppodcast.com for more episodes and ad-free listening. Show Notes:  00:00 - Welcome and episode introduction 00:35 - Introduction to Cecilia Payne 02:17 - Early life 02:56 - Education 09:40 - Career 13:50 - Legacy 15:44 - Personal life 18:05 - Honors and awards 20:18 - Astronomer intro 21:08 - Types 22:40 - Academic 26:34 - Amateur astronomers 27:38 - Harvard college observatory intro 28:46 - History 30:43 - Publications Want More? Request a topic: icantsleeppodcast.com/request-a-topic Listen ad-free & support the show: icantsleep.supportingcast.fm Shop sleep-friendly products: icantsleeppodcast.com/sponsors Wikipedia Attribution: This content is derived from the Wikipedia articles on Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, Astronomer, and Harvard College Observatory, available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) license. Read the full articles: Wikipedia - Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin Wikipedia - Astronomer Wikipedia - Harvard College Observatory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices