1786 - Discovery of the first of eight comets credited to Herschel
Astronomy
About This Innovation
* Herschel discovered eight comets in all during the years 1786 – 1797 * These include the comets 35P/Herschel-Rigollet and C/1786 P1 (Herschel) * Extraordinary progress in the field of optics and physics aided in the sighting of comets throughout the 18th century * Younger sister of astronomer William Herschel, with whom she worked throughout her career * In 1799, Caroline was independently recognized for her work, when she spent a week in Greenwich as a guest of the royal family
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Astronomy
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