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Caroline Herschel: Astronomer

Caroline Herschel: Astronomer

FromWho, When, Wow!


Caroline Herschel: Astronomer

FromWho, When, Wow!

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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Nov 10, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Meet Caroline Herschel, a German astronomer WHO reached for the stars and became the first woman to discover a comet. During the 18th century, WHEN most women were expected to learn about housekeeping, she wanted to learn about our universe. With her brother, she built telescopes which led to discoveries that changed the way we saw the world. Join host Rebecca Sheir as we meet this stellar scientist who added WOW to our world.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Released:
Nov 10, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (62)

New episodes come out every Wednesday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ Kids subscribers.Created by Tinkercast and hosted by Rebecca Sheir (Circle Round), “Who, When, Wow!” is an auditory journey into the lives of unsung heroes, unknown heroines and amazing humans who make us say “WOW!” Available every Wednesday or listen ad-free and 1 week early by subscribing to Wondery Plus in the Wondery app. Visit Whowhenwow.com for conversation starters, book lists and activities to keep the wow rolling long after the show!