"I saw, in looking over Cooper, elements of a comet of 1825 which resemble what I get out for this, from my own observations, but I cannot rely upon my own"

Maria Mitchell was an American astronomer who was the very first woman to find a comet in 1847. In this quote, she is describing her observations of the comet of 1825, which she believes to have similarities to her own observations. She is revealing her unpredictability in her own observations, as she is unable to depend on them. This quote reflects her humbleness and her devotion to precision in her work. It also reveals her regard for the work of other astronomers, as she is aiming to Cooper's observations for contrast. Maria Mitchell was a leader in the field of astronomy and her quote shows her commitment to accuracy and her regard for the work of others. Her quote is a pointer of the importance of accuracy and humbleness in scientific research.