Cosmos (2014)
S01E08 Sisters of the Sun
Episode Overview
Uncover the inspiring tale of Annie Jump Cannon and Cecilia Payne, two trailblazing women who defied the norms of their time to reveal the mysteries of the cosmos. In the early 1900s, Cannon spearheaded a team of female astronomers dedicated to classifying stars based on their spectral properties. Two decades later, the young British prodigy Payne collaborated with Cannon to delve into the data, revealing the stars' chemical makeup. Subsequently, embark on a journey aboard the Ship of the Imagination to witness the fascinating cycles of celestial life and death.