Carol Christian

Carol Christian (born December 28, 1950) is an American astronomer, educator, and Information Technologist. Her astronomical work is focussed on stellar populations. She has worked extensively in studying the use of emerging technologies for science education. Carol Ann Christian was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. She experienced her childhood in that city, characterized by dark skies and quiet summer nights. She participated in the usual activities of girls in the 1950s: piano lessons, ballet and horseback riding, an activity she still loves. When she was very young she had a dog named Koko followed by other canine companions until the present day. Ever since her youth, Christian has been an animal lover with special affinity for dogs and...