Caroline Herschel: Astronomy's Cinderella

Stuff You Missed in History Class

• Episode: Caroline Herschel: Astronomy's Cinderella
• Website: Stuff You Missed in History Class
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• Duration: 00:33:42
• Published: 2014-06-30 16:25

Herschel managed to break the barrier of women in scientific fields far earlier than you might suspect, in part because of her association with her brother, and in equal measure due to her steadfast dedication to her work.