Caroline Herschel : astronomer and cataloger of the sky / / Kevin McCombs
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| Autore: |
McCombs Kevin
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| Titolo: |
Caroline Herschel : astronomer and cataloger of the sky / / Kevin McCombs
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| Pubblicazione: | New York : , : Cavendish Square, , 2017 |
| �2017 | |
| Edizione: | First edition. |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (128 pages) : illustrations (some color), map, portraits |
| Disciplina: | 520.92 |
| Soggetto topico: | Women astronomers - Great Britain |
| Astronomers - Great Britain | |
| Women scientists - Great Britain | |
| Nota di bibliografia: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Nota di contenuto: | 1. Early life and education -- 2. Caroline Herschel's times -- 3. Caroline Herschel's field of study -- 4. Contemporaries, criticisms, and controversies -- 5. Caroline Herschel's impact and legacy. |
| Sommario/riassunto: | This book explores the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Caroline Herschel (1750-1848) and her contributions to the field of astronomy. She discovered multiple comets and created her own star catalogue, and was the first woman to be paid for her scientific research. |
| Titolo autorizzato: | Caroline Herschel |
| ISBN: | 1-5026-2318-8 |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910158619103321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
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Serie:
Women in science (Cavendish Square Publishing LLC)