JOURNAL ARTICLE

Williamina Fleming’s Deep-Sky Discoveries.

  • Published In: Sky & Telescope, 2023, v. 146, n. 2. P. 20 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Gottlieb, Steve 3 of 3

Abstract

Rare Red Planetaries In 1890, Fleming noted the unusual emission lines of Campbell's Hydrogen Star. FEATURES Snagging Planetary Nebulae Most of Fleming's planetaries are small - less than 15" in diameter - with high surface brightnesses. Many articles and books describe the rise to fame of maid-turned-astronomer Williamina "Mina" Paton Fleming (1857-1911) and her contributions to stellar classification. On a glass plate dated September 2, 1904, Mina discovered Fleming's Triangular Wisp, the third most prominent section of the Veil Nebula supernova remnant (see S&T: Sept. 2021, p. 28). [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sky & Telescope. 2023/08, Vol. 146, Issue 2, p20
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0037-6604
  • Accession Number:163752739
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