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Catherine Wolfe Bruce


 

Catherine Wolfe Bruce (18161900) was a noted American patroness of astronomy.

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1816 - 1900

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She donated money for purchases of telescopes by Harvard College Observatory and by Max Wolf, among others.

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Harvard College Observatory - Max Wolf

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The Bruce Medal is named after her, as well as the asteroid 323 Brucia, and Bruce crater on the Moon.

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Bruce Medal - Asteroid - 323 Brucia - Bruce crater - Moon

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