Elisabeth Hevelius

Elisabeth Catherina Koopmann-Hevelius
Born(1647-01-17)17 January 1647
Danzig, Poland
Died22 December 1693(1693-12-22) (aged 46)
OccupationAstronomer
NationalityPolish
PartnerJohannes Hevelius

Elisabeth Catherina Koopmann-Hevelius (Polish: Elżbieta Heweliusz; 17 January 1647 – 22 December 1693) is considered one of the first female astronomers. Originally from Danzig, Poland, she contributed to improve the work and observations done together with her husband Johannes Hevelius.


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