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Caroline Herschel

(1750-1848)
Astronomer
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Caroline Lucretia Herschel (16 March 1750 – 9 January 1848) was a German astronomer, whose most significant contributions to astronomy were the discoveries of several comets, including the periodic comet 35P/Herschel–Rigollet, which bears her name. She was the younger sister of astronomer William Herschel, with whom she worked throughout her career.

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Born Caroline Lucretia Herschel
16 March 1750
Hanover
Died
9 January 1848 (aged 97)
Hanover
Zodiac Pisces
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  • William Herschel
    William Herschel · Brother · 1738-1822 · German-born British astronomer and composer edit info
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