On the 16th September Lucinda Offer, Education, Outreach, and Events Officer in the Royal Astronomical Society London gave an online talk for "EPSC Goes Live for Schools 2024".
Summary:
This presentation explores the remarkable journey of the Herschel family, whose curiosity and determination propelled them to the forefront of astronomical discovery of their time. From William Herschel, a musician turned King's Astronomer who expanded the known solar system, to his sister Caroline, who became the first paid female astronomer through her groundbreaking discoveries, and William's son John, who became an influential figure in his pursuit of science knowledge across multiple disciplines-each me...