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Caroline Lucretia Herschel

78 words, approx. 1 pages

Caroline Lucretia Herschel 1750-1848 German-English astronomer and first woman to discover a comet (1786). She discovered seven more comets and many nebulae. She was devoted to her brother William and... Read more

Caroline Lucretia Herschel

627 words, approx. 3 pages

Caroline Lucretia Herschel 1750-1848 German-English Musician and Astronomer Caroline Herschel was the first woman to gain wide recognition in astronomy. She assisted her brother William Herschel (1738... Read more

Herschel, Caroline Lucretia (1750-1848)

336 words, approx. 2 pages

Herschel, Caroline Lucretia (1750-1848) German astronomer Caroline Herschel was the first female astronomer to discover a comet. Herschel grew up in a home where her father encouraged learning, much t... Read more

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Caroline Herschel

878 words, approx. 3 pages

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 rec... Read more

Caroline Lucretia Herschel

306 words, approx. 2 pages

Herschel grew up in a home where her father encouraged her learning, much to the displeasure of her mother, who believed girls should remain ignorant of everything except traditional skills like knitt... Read more