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World Service,09 Apr 1998,28 mins

Seeing Stars

Everywoman

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The first woman president of the British Astronomical Society, Heather Couper explains how her passion for astronomy began. Also on the programme: A 24-year old Zimbabwean tribal chief caused controversy by being a woman – how are her people reacting to their new leader? Plus, Cambodian classical dance nearly disappeared under the Khmer Rouge, but is now enjoying a revival.

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