The life of Dr. Dorrit Hoffleit-world-renowned astronomer, expert on variable stars, astrometry, and the history of astronomy-is a story of hardships endured, difficulties surmounted, lessons learned, goals met, and successes attained. She has spent a lifetime at work with some of the greatest astronomers of the 20th century, and has inspired new generations of young astronomers. (2002, hardcover, 179 pages, illustrated)

Briefly outlines the meager availability of courses in astronomy to American women before 1960, a comparison of Maria Mitchell to her contemporary British women astronomers, a discussion of the achievments of Mitchell's Vassar students, and a discussion of Harvard's role in the training of women and the opening of colleges for women. (1994, softcover, 51 pages, illustrated) Limited quantities available.

Chronicles the important role that women have played and continue to play in the field of variable star astronomy. Includes sections titled: The Pre-Photographic Years, Enter: The Women At Harvard, Statistics of Discovery, Photometry, Interpretation of Light Curves, Spectroscopy, Birth to Death of Variable Stars, and the Role of the AAVSO. A very interesting historical record. (1993, softcover, 62 pages, illustrated)