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How did Annie's work on the classification of stars impact the field of astronomy?

  • It revolutionized the way we perceive and understand stars

  • It had no significant impact

  • It created confusion among other astronomers

  • It was widely criticised by her contemporaries

Answer

Annie's work on the classification of stars revolutionized the way we perceive and understand stars. She created a system that is still used today to classify stars by their temperature and brightness. Her work has helped us to better understand the evolution of stars and how they work.
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