Sarah Frances Whiting | |
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| Born | August 23, 1847 |
| Died | September 12, 1927 (aged 80) |
| Alma mater | Ingham University |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Astronomy |
| Institutions | Wellesley College |
| Notable students | Annie Jump Cannon Louise Sherwood McDowell |
Sarah Frances Whiting (August 23, 1847 – September 12, 1927) was an American physicist and astronomer. She was the first professor of physics and astronomy at Wellesley College, where she taught for over 30 years. At Wellesley College, Whiting instructed several notable astronomers and physicists, including Annie Jump Cannon. Whiting was one of the founders and the first director of the Whitin Observatory.