Who was Caroline Herschel?
Q: Who was Caroline Herschel?
A: Caroline Herschel was a German astronomer who spent most of her life in England.
Q: What was her major achievement in astronomy?
A: She was the first female astronomer that we know of.
Q: Was she well recognized for her work?
A: Yes, she was the first woman to receive a salary as a scientist and the first woman in England to hold a government position. She was also awarded a Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society and named an Honorary Member of the Royal Astronomical Society and Royal Irish Academy.
Q: Did she receive any commendation in old age?
A: Yes, the King of Prussia presented her with a Gold Medal for Science on the occasion of her 96th birthday.
Q: When and where was she born?
A: Caroline Herschel was born on March 16, 1750, in Germany.
Q: When did she die?
A: She died on January 9, 1848.
Q: How long did she live?
A: She lived for 97 years.
