Rosie Walters
"Previously overlooked evidence indicates Walker was the first British professional female astronomer who was paid a living wage by an observatory in the UK to chart the stars." #Astronomy #AnnieWalker

Unsung observatory worker was ...
Unsung observatory worker was UK’s first professional female astronomer, experts say

Cambridge’s Institute of Astronomy is trying to find a photo of Annie Walker, who died in 1940, to give her star billing

The Guardian
Jul 1, 2025 at 6:26amWeb