Birth of Eva Ahnert-Rohlfs

Eva Ahnert-Rohlfs was born on August 11, 1912, in Coburg, Germany. The early 20th century was a time of significant change, but women were still largely expected to occupy domestic roles. Despite these conditions, Eva pursued an education and career in a field dominated by men, marking her birth as a significant start to a pioneering life. She later became a respected astronomer, contributing valuable insights into variable stars and the use of photoelectric methods. Her birth marks the beginning of a journey that would challenge gender norms and lay the groundwork for advances in astronomy.