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Prompt: Black History Month

February is Black History Month in the US! Do you do anything special this month? Any traditions?

Highlight: Dr. George R. Carruthers

Over the next couple of weeks, I’ll do a short highlight of Black scientist

Today’s scientist is Dr. George Robert Carruthers. Dr. Carruthers invented the far UV electrographic camera that was used by astronauts on Apollo 16. This lead to an increased understanding in interstellar medium (such as gases and matter in space).

Are there any Black scientists you think need more recognition?

Sorry I got this in late! Next week will likely be posted Thursday, sorry ahead of time!