# Caroline Herschel
פרקי פודקאסט מובילים
מְעוּדכָּן:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel (; 16 March 1750 – 9 January 1848) was a German astronomer, whose most significant contributions to astronomy were the discoveries of several comets, including the periodic comet 35P/Herschel–Rigollet, which bears her name. She was the younger sister of astronomer William Herschel, with whom she worked throughout her career.
She was the first woman to receive a salary as a scientist.
Book Club: Penny Haw
Pippa Hudson interviews Penny Haw about her latest novel The Woman and Her Stars. The conversation explores Haw’s continued focus on overlooked women in history, this time telling the story of pioneering astronomer Caroline Herschel. They discuss how Herschel emerged from a difficult childhood in …
Caroline Herschel, First Female Professional Scientist (ep. 16.10)
Caroline Herschel and her brother William are sometimes called the discoverers of the universe. In the 18th century, they observed and catalogued the heavens. They were not the first astronomers, but they started with catalogues of hundreds of stars and expanded it into thousands. Caroline in part…
Her Next Act: Storytelling with Impact
In this episode of Her Next Act, Joan Paul sits down with award-winning playwright, author, and lyricist Robin Pullen to explore how curiosity, creativity, and collaboration can fuel a thriving second act well into your 60s and beyond.
If you've ever quietly held onto a childhood dream, or wondere…
S2 Ep 06 Beam Me Up...or Just Let Me Look: Space Beyond the Screen
Sarah Dowd heads to Kielder Observatory to meet Chief Executive Leigh Venus and Director of Astronomy and Communications Dan Pye, exploring how our obsession with the cosmos travels from Caroline Herschel's groundbreaking work to Star Trek marathons and why that journey matters.
Expect childhood w…
Asterism: Caroline Herschel and Comets
Join Jordan and Kit for this asterism episode about Caroline Herschel and Comets!
Episode transcripts: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/episode-transcripts
Website: https://www.starrytimepodcast.com/
Social: https://universeodon.com/@starrytimepod
Support the show: https://ko-fi.com/starr…
Caroline Herschel - The Girl Who Counted The Stars
An incredible recounting of astronomer Caroline Herschel's life; another in our series of wonderful true stories! Meanwhile ... someone is stopping by the Old Library.
Visit us at: storiesfromnowandthen.com
Oh, and if you enjoy colouring, Check this out! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GVMQ8ZNR
Nar…
REPOST: When Women Gather
What happens when women gather?
Throughout the eighteenth century, women across Europe began creating intellectual communities where they could discuss science, mathematics, philosophy, politics, literature, and medicine. During the Enlightenment, these gatherings helped women challenge the idea …
The God of War Plays Chess
Description
Mars is named for the God of War, and many battles have been fought over whether the red planet has life. From the 1700s to today, scientists have hunted for life, though in very different ways. Will we ever find life on Mars? Should humans do science there themselves? Let’s find some …
מנוע חיפוש PODCAST
אתה יכול להשתמש באתר שלנו כדי לחפש3,824,403פודקאסטים ופודקאסטים195,739,884לפי אנשים, מקומות או נושאים.
I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious, and
I listen to podcasts.
‐ Albert "Llamacorn" Einstein
