About
Scottish astronomer remembered for having developed a workable system for cataloging stars under the tutelage of renowned astronomer Edward Charles Pickering. In 1888, she discovered the Horsehead Nebula.
Before Fame
She worked as the maid for Edward Charles Pickering, which proved to be her gateway into astronomy.
Trivia
In 1906, she became the first female member of the Royal Astronomical Society.
Family Life
She married accountant James Orr Fleming, with whom she had a son, in May 1877.
Associated With
Her research laid the groundwork for the work of American astronomer Annie Cannon.
