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William and Caroline Herschel

In Our Time

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Siblings in the Stars: The Herschel Legacy

This chapter explores the intertwined journeys of Caroline and William Herschel in the field of astronomy, highlighting their family dynamics and individual struggles. It details Caroline's shift from music to astronomy, her contributions to star cataloging, and her discoveries of comets, alongside William's groundbreaking achievements. Together, their work transformed the landscape of 18th-century astronomy and challenged the societal norms of their time.

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