Caroline Herschel: The First Woman Astronomer Recognized

Caroline Herschel was the sister and collaborator of William Herschel, discoverer of Uranus.
She became the first woman to earn a salary as a professional astronomer.
Caroline discovered eight comets, including the famous 35P/Herschel–Rigollet.
In 1787, King George III appointed her as William’s scientific assistant.
She was awarded the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society in 1828.
Caroline also received the Prussian Gold Medal for Science in 1846.
She contributed to cataloging nebulae and star clusters with her brother.
Caroline was the first woman to be named an Honorary Member of the RAS.
She paved the way for women in science at a time when few were recognized.
Today, she is remembered as a trailblazer and pioneer in astronomy.