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Dynamos: Caroline Herschel

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Caroline's Life Story

At the age of 22, caroline's brother william invited her to live with him in england. Caroline worked as his housekeeper while he studied astronomy. She discovered 14 new nebulae and seven comets over a 10 year period. In 18 35 she became one of the first women to receive an honorary membership into the royal society. Her tombstone reads: "Turn your eyes to the starry heavens"

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