Question

Why did Maria Winkelmann Kirch face challenges in being recognized as a scientist?

The calendars that she produced were proven to be incorrect.
Many academic institutions in society considered a woman's role to lie outside science.
Her husband Gottfried had a negative reputation in the scientific community.
No women were allowed to use scientific equipment during this era.

Answer 1

because many academic institutions in society considered a woman's role to lie outside science.

Answer 2

Maria Winkelmann Kirch faced challenges in being recognized as a scientist because many academic institutions in society considered a woman's role to lie outside science.