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      Michele Dougherty Astronomer Royal

      South African-Born Professor Makes History as UK’s First Female Astronomer Royal

      by Savanna Douglas @GoodThingsGuyAugust 4, 2025August 8, 2025 11,335 1

      South African-born Prof Michele Dougherty has made history as the first woman appointed Astronomer Royal in the UK!   South Africa (04 August 2025) – It’s not every day someone…

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