Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 27, 1999

Hypatia of Alexandria

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 27, 1999 is “Hypatia of Alexandria,” an image. Credit details are listed on the original page. The original explanation runs about 92 words.

From the explanation

“Sixteen hundred years ago, Hypatia became one of the world’s leading scholars in mathematics and astronomy. Hypatia ‘s legendary knowledge, modesty, and public speaking ability flourished during the era of the Great Library of Alexandria .”

— APOD editors, January 27, 1999

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At a glance

Date: January 27, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: See the original page
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 92 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 27, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-january-27-hypatia-of-alexandria

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