Hidden Cape Cod: More Fascinating Facts About Cape Towns

During the 1800s, one Nantucket resident made an important advancement in the field of astronomy. Maria Mitchell is widely regarded as the first professional female astronomer in the United States, a title she earned after discovering a new comet in 1847 that was named “Miss Mitchell’s Comet.” She reportedly made the discovery while sitting atop her father’s business, the Pacific National Bank on Main Street.