Ida Barney

1886–1982 (age 96)

Biography

Ida Barney (1886–1982) was a pioneering astronomer whose meticulous measurements helped chart countless stars, and whose devotion to precision set a high standard for her colleagues at Yale Observatory.

She balanced her quiet scientific genius with a generous spirit, leaving a luminous legacy preserved at Grove Street Cemetery.

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