Settle in and drift into sleep as we explore the fascinating life of Cecilia Payne, the groundbreaking astronomer who revolutionized our understanding of the universe. In this episode of the I Can’t Sleep Podcast, we’ll journey through Payne’s early struggles, her scientific breakthroughs, and her lasting impact on astronomy. If you’ve ever wondered what stars are truly made of, Payne had the answer—though it took a while for the world to catch up.Dim the lights, close your eyes, and let the soothing sound of Wikipedia lull you into slumber. Don’t forget to visit icantsleeppodcast.com for more episodes and ad-free listening.Show Notes: Want More?Request a topic: icantsleeppodcast.com/request-a-topicListen ad-free & support the show: icantsleep.supportingcast.fmShop sleep-friendly products: icantsleeppodcast.com/sponsorsWikipedia Attribution:This content is derived from the Wikipedia articles on Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin, Astronomer, and Harvard College Observatory, available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) license. Read the full articles:Wikipedia - Cecilia Payne-GaposchkinWikipedia - AstronomerWikipedia - Harvard College ObservatoryLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices