Ruby Payne-Scott
Australian physicist and astronomer
Born
May 28th, 1912
113 years ago
Died
May 25th, 1981
44 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Australia
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Contributed significantly to radio astronomy in Australia. Worked at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), where research advanced understanding of solar emissions and their effects on the Earth. Played a key role in developing techniques for detecting solar radio bursts, which enhanced knowledge of solar activity. Provided foundational work in radio astronomy during a time when women faced significant barriers in the scientific community.
Pioneered solar radio burst detection techniques
First female radio astronomer in Australia
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