Caroline Herschel, the Comet Sweeper - often overshadowed by her brother, Sir William Herschel, this remarkable lady had an astronomical career of her own. For years, her brother‘s assistant and support, she was highly respected by the scientific community of the day. This presentation will show how she coped with the restrictions and culture of her day and her ultimate achievements.

Project ID	804
Description	Caroline Herschel, the Comet Sweeper - often overshadowed by her brother, Sir William Herschel, this remarkable lady had an astronomical career of her own. For years, her brother‘s assistant and support, she was highly respected by the scientific community of the day. This presentation will show how she coped with the restrictions and culture of her day and her ultimate achievements.
Topic	History Science Talks
Type	U3A-led research (SLP)
U3A	Rugby U3A
Organization/partner	None
Year started	2018
Source of reference	Talk given at the U3A Science Network Meeting, Nottingham, 2018
Output	None known
Document	None
Notes	This talk is available to other U3As