Stargazer

By Ann Jahnke

In 1847 one of America’s first woman astronomers discovered a new comet. She loved people and used her talent and knowledge to help others by teaching them about the wonders of the universe.

To learn the astronomer’s name, fill in the missing letter in each of the words listed. Then transfer the letters to the blanks above the corresponding numbers.

2. __stronomy

3. Ec__ipse

4. __onstellations

5. Un__verse

6. P__anets

7. __ilky Way

8. Meteor__te

9. __oon

10. __elescope

11. G__laxy

12. Eart__

13. Sta__s

14. Com__t

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Answer:

• Maria Mitchell