Did Annie Jump Cannon's deafness hinder her astronomical work?
No, she continued her work despite her impairment
Yes, it severely affected her capacity to work
Yes, but she received assistive technology to help
Both B and C
Answer
Annie Jump Cannon was a renowned astronomer who despite being deaf from a young age, continued her work in astronomy. She was able to do this with the help of her assistants who read her notes and calculations out loud.
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