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Secretly Polish: Elżbieta Heweliusz, Poland’s first female astronomer

Helen Wright
 15.08.2026, 10:32
An image of Jan and Elżbieta Heweliusz operating astrological equipment and making observations. Photo: WikiCommons
An image of Jan and Elżbieta Heweliusz operating astrological equipment and making observations. Photo: WikiCommons

She was supported by kings and was friends with famous astronomers of her era. Her groundbreaking work is still relevant today