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Professor Michele Dougherty becomes 1st woman appointed UK’s Astronomer Royal in 350 years
In a historic first, the United Kingdom has appointed Professor Michele Dougherty as Astronomer Royal, making her the first woman to hold the prestigious title in its 350-year history. The Astronomer Royal is an honorary role that dates back to 1675. Traditionally, the post involves advising the UK'...