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E. Margaret Burbidge (born 1919) appeared on the science scene quite early on, and made controversial, but important, discoveries ever since. She became recognized for the production of the first accurate estimate of the masses of galaxies, for her work with quasars, and for work she did concerning the metal contents of stars.

She was also part of the committee that planned and outfitted the Hubble Space Telescope.

Early Interest in Science

Burbidge was born Eleanor Margaret Peachey in Davenport, England on August 12, 1919. She was born to Stanley John Peachey, a lecturer in chemistry at the Manchester School of Technology, and Marjorie Stott, a chemistry student there.

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The family relocated to London when Burbidge was almost two years old where her father set up a laboratory after he acquired some patents in the field of rubber chemistry. In this setting Burbidge was allowed and encouraged to develop her interest in science.

She eventually attended the Un