HERSCHEL’s GALAXIES
Caroline Herschel was born on March 16, 1750 in Hanover, Germany. In 1783 Caroline Herschel discovered three new nebulae ( hazy clouds where stars form). Between 1786 and 1797 she discovered eight comets. In later years, Caroline catalogued every discovery she and her husband William had made. Two of the astronomical catalogues published by Caroline Herschel are still in use today. On her ninety sixth birthday, Caroline Herschel was awarded the King of Prussia's Gold Medal of Science for her life long achievements. This piece was created in honor of an extraordinary person who defied women’s roles of that era and was one of the first true astronomical scientists.
In a Private Collection
25” x 15” x 5”
