Burbidge, E. Margaret.

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Birth 1919-08-12

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American astronomer and astrophysicist.

From the description of Margaret Burbidge papers, 1950-2004. (University of California, San Diego). WorldCat record id: 700953756

Astronomer. Born and educated in England (University of London). Came to the US in 1951. Served at Yerkes Observatory, California Institute of Technology, and University of California, San Diego from 1962. Awarded the Bruce Medal in 1982.

From the description of Oral history interview with Margaret Burbidge, 1978 July 13. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 83715318

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  • Nucleosynthesis
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  • Sex discrimination in science

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