Photo by Mr T. in DC Post by Jason D Barr. It wasnt that I was able to persevere.I was unable to stop!I just couldnt give it up.It was just too important.It never entered the realm of possibility.But, I never was sure, really sure, that it was going to work and I would ever really be an astronomer. Vera Rubin, Astronomer (emphasis mine) Is that an awesome quote, or what?Talk about putting yourself out there.Vera Rubin wanted to be an astronomer during a time when it just wasnt acceptable for wom