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Caroline Lucretia Herschel (/ ˈ h ɜːr ʃ əl, ˈ h ɛər-/; 16 March 1750 – 9 January 1848) was a German-born British astronomer, whose most significant contributions to astronomy were the discoveries of several comets, including the periodic comet 35P/Herschel–Rigollet, which bears her name.
Caroline Herschel, German-born British astronomer who was a pioneer in the field. She made important contributions to the work of her brother Sir William Herschel, and, on her own, she became the first woman to discover a comet (1786). She also detected three nebulae in 1783.
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Sep 4, 2012 · The first woman to discover a comet, the first woman officially recognized in a scientific position, and the first woman to receive honorary membership into Britain's prestigious Royal Society,...
Lived 1750 – 1848. Caroline Herschel began her life in astronomy supporting the work of her amateur astronomer brother William. She was working with him when he discovered Uranus. She became the world's first professional woman astronomer, her salary provided by King George III of Great Britain.
Caroline Herschel. Dates: March 16, 1750–January 9, 1848. Known for: First woman to discover a comet; helping discover the planet Uranus. Occupation: Mathematician, astronomer. Also known as: Caroline Lucretia Herschel. Background, Family: Father: Isaac Herschel, court musician and amateur astronomer.
Mar 16, 2016 · Who was Caroline Herschel? The astronomer was born in Hanover, Germany, in 1750 - the eighth of 10 children born to the oboist Isaac Herschel and Anna Ilse Moritzen. When she was aged 10, she...
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Caroline Herschel. In 1772, he invited Caroline to join him as his assistant. She moved to Bath and soon found herself equally captivated by the night sky. In 1781, while working alone, William discovered the planet Uranus. He originally named it 'Georgium Sidus' in honour of the British King.
