Sarah Frances Whiting

Sarah Frances Whiting
Born	(1847-08-23)August 23, 1847
Died	September 12, 1927(1927-09-12) (aged 80)
Alma mater	Ingham University
Scientific career
Fields	Astronomy
Institutions	Wellesley College
Notable students	Annie Jump Cannon Isabelle Stone Louise Sherwood McDowell

Sarah Frances Whiting (August 23, 1847 – September 12, 1927) was an American physicist and astronomer. She was the first professor of physics and astronomy at Wellesley College, where she taught for over 30 years. At Wellesley College, Whiting instructed several notable astronomers and physicists, including Annie Jump Cannon. Whiting was one of the founders and the first director of the Whitin Observatory.