Ruby Payne-Scott

Australian physicist and astronomer

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

Links & References

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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