Maria Mitchell Observatory Trip, Nantucket Island

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Maria Mitchell's grave, with her mother and father buried to the right of her. Note one of the Loines Observatory domes visible in the background. Image by Dan Lorraine

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Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA/NASA

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