Elisabeth Catherina Koopmann-Hevelius | |
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Born | Danzig, Poland | 17 January 1647
Died | 22 December 1693 | (aged 46)
Occupation | Astronomer |
Nationality | Polish |
Partner | Johannes Hevelius |
Elisabeth Catherina Koopmann-Hevelius (Polish: Elżbieta Heweliusz; 17 January 1647 – 22 December 1693) is considered one of the first female astronomers. Originally from Danzig, Poland, she contributed to improve the work and observations done together with her husband Johannes Hevelius.