Get the latest Science News and Discoveries

Caroline Herschel was England's first female professional astronomer, but still lacks name recognition two centuries later


None

Get the Android app

Or read this on Space.com

Read more on:

Photo of England

England

Photo of Astronomer

Astronomer

Photo of Caroline Herschel

Caroline Herschel

Related news:

News photo

Rarely Glimpsed Shark That Lives For Centuries Unexpectedly Surfaces in Caribbean

News photo

England to roll out world's first seven-minute cancer treatment jab

News photo

River pollution 'offsets' for homes in England and Wales may not work