What year was Mitchell awarded the prize for her comet discovery?
1888
1865
1859
1848
Answer
The year was 1848 when Maria Mitchell, an American astronomer, was awarded the Gold Medal for her breakthrough discovery of a new comet. This notable achievement made her the first woman to receive such an honor from the King of Denmark. Mitchell's comet, known as C/1847 T1 or Miss Mitchell's Comet, captured the attention of the scientific community and cemented her place in history as a pioneering female scientist.
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