Research Guides: Astronomy: Biographies

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Biography and Genealogy Master Index This link opens in a new window
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Indexed resources on where to find biographical material on people from all time periods, geographic locations, and fields of endeavor.
Gale In Context: Biography This link opens in a new window
Includes biographical entries covering international figures from all time periods and areas of study.
Gale eBooks This link opens in a new window
Full-text articles from biographical encyclopedias.

A to Z of Scientists in Space & Astronomy by Todd, Deborah
Call Number: REF QB35 .T63 2005
Publication Date: 2005
Contains biographies of about 130 scientists in space and astronomy, from antiquity to the present.
American Men and Women of Science, 29th ed. by Andrea Kovacs Henderson (Editor)
Publication Date: 2005-2012
Profiles living persons in the physical and biological fields, as well as public health scientists, engineers, mathematicians, statisticians, and computer scientists.

Biographical Memoirs
Brief biographies of deceased National Academy of Sciences members, written by those who knew them or their work.
The Bruce Medalists
Awarded to individuals for lifetime contributions to astronomy. Past recipients can be viewed alphabetically by name or by year.
History of Astronomy: Persons
Includes not only astronomers, but also persons with relation to astronomy: Scholars from other fields who did investigations in astronomy, makers of astronomical instruments, etc.
SACNAS Biography Project
From the Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science.
Women in Astronomy: A Comprehensive Bibliography
Alphabetical listing of print resources where you will find biographical information on women astronomers.
Women@NASA
Collection of videos and essays from women across the agency who contribute to NASA’s mission.