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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.
- Discovery of several comets
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Mar 12, 2024 · 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. Learn more about her life and work.
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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.
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Learn about the life and achievements of Caroline Herschel, the first woman to discover a comet and a pioneer of astronomy and mathematics. Find out how she became a singer, a mathematician, and a sister of William Herschel, the famous astronomer who discovered Uranus.
Mar 16, 2012 · 9 January 1848. Hannover, Hanover (now Germany) Summary. Caroline Herschel recorded the observations and did the calculations on the data of her astronomer brother William. View five larger pictures. Biography. Caroline Herschel was the daughter of Isaac Herschel and Anna Ilse Moritzen.
May 23, 2018 · Caroline Herschel (1750-1848) is noted for her scientific annals in astronomy more than for her mathematical knowledge. Yet, while her accomplishments were heralded in astronomy, Herschel deserves recognition in both fields.
