Glossary.

Matilda Effect.

The bias against acknowledging the achievements of women scientists whose work is attributed to their male colleagues.

Spectroscopy.

Scientific method that involves analyzing the light emitted by stars to determine their chemical composition.

Astrophysics.

Branch of astronomy that studies the structure, composition, and evolution of celestial bodies.

Popular Science.

The act of making complex scientific concepts accessible to everyone in a simple and understandable way.

Scientific Recognition.

Process by which a discovery or research is officially attributed to a person or a group of researchers.

Invisibilization.

Phenomenon where individuals or groups (often women) are erased or ignored in historical or scientific narratives.

Chronology.

Sequence of events in the order in which they occurred.