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William and Caroline Herschel, Astronomer Siblings
(Host: Christine) In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, siblings William and Caroline Herschel dedicated their lives to studying the stars. Among their accomplishments were discovering a planet (William) and comets...
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William and Caroline Herschel, Astronomer Siblings is an episode from Footnoting History by Footnoting History. (Host: Christine) In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, siblings William and Caroline Herschel dedicated their lives to stu...
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Published May 17, 2025, 21:20 long, audio available.
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(Host: Christine) In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, siblings William and Caroline Herschel dedicated their lives to studying the stars. Among their accomplishments were discovering a planet (William) and comets (Caroline), causing them to leave their marks on the field of astronomy forever. This episode of Footnoting History explores their fascinating lives from their surprisingly musical beginnings to their astronomical achievements. For further reading suggestions and more, please visit:
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Published May 17, 2025 and 21:20 long