The Astronomer Caroline Herschel

ebook A Short Biography

By Doug West

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Do you want to learn about Caroline Herschel but don't have the time or patience to read a thick book? Then this short and concise book "The Astronomer Caroline Herschel: A Short Biography" is for you!!
During Caroline Herschel's long and productive life, she had many interesting adventures and made many contributions to the science of astronomy, including the following:

  • Was an accomplished vocal performer,
  • Assisted her brother, William Herschel, with astronomical observations,
  • Discovered eight comets,
  • Discovered several nebulae,
  • Was the first paid female astronomer in history,
  • Awarded a gold medal for her service to science from the King of Prussia,
  • Honorary member of the British Royal Astronomical Society,
  • And much more...
    The book "The Astronomer Caroline Herschel: A Short Biography" gives a brief look at the life and times of Caroline Herschel. To illustrate the story of her life there are numerous pictures of the people, places, and events that were part of the life of this astronomer. In addition, the book contains: a list of reference books for further reading, a timeline of Miss Herschel's life and events of that period of history, and a section that contains short biographical sketches of the key individuals in the book.
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