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Anna Winlock

American astronomer

Died when: 46 years 111 days (555 months)
Star Sign: Virgo

 

Anna Winlock

Anna Winlock (1857–1904) was an American astronomer and human computer, one of the first members of female computer group known as "the Harvard Computers." She made the most complete catalog of stars near the north and south poles of her era.

She is also remembered for her calculations and studies of asteroids.In particular, she did calculations on 433 Eros and 475 Ocllo.


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