{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Famous Women Astronomers - Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin","description":"Today we bring you another episode in our new series, Famous Women Astronomers, with the story of Dr. Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin.   Cecilia Helena Payne was born in Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England on May 10th, 1900. Her father was a fellow of Oxford University and a historian, but he drowned in a canal when she was only 4 years old.   Her mother was Emma Leonora Helena (Pertz) Payne, who was a skilled artist. She raised her 3 children alone after her husband\u2019s death. She ensured that all her children got good educations, Cecilia\u2019s brother became an archeologist and her younger sister was an architect.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http:\/\/astrogear.spreadshirt.com\/ for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http:\/\/cosmoquest.org\/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by Astrosphere New Media. http:\/\/www.astrosphere.org\/ Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org. ","author_name":"The 365 Days of Astronomy","author_url":"http:\/\/www.365DaysOfAstronomy.org\/","html":"