Caroline Herschel Astronomer and Cataloger of the Sky
| Author/creator | McCombs, Kevin Author |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | New York : Cavendish Square Publishing |
| Description | 128 p. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | Women in Science Ser. |
| Summary | Annotation During a time when women were often alienated from scientific study due to their gender, Caroline Herschel made significant contributions to the field of astronomy. Having discovered multiple comets and created her own star catalogue, Herschel was the first woman to be paid for her scientific research. This text includes ample historical context and primary source evidence to situate Herschel and her contributions to the field of astronomy during her time. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9781502623171 |
| ISBN | 150262317X (Library Binding) Active Record |
| Stock number | 01655550 |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |