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In
1828 the Royal Astronomical Society awarded its gold medal to
Caroline Herschel, the first woman to receive the prize. It wouldn't
be awarded to another woman until 1996.
Herschel was
also the first woman to be paid for her contribution to science for
the discovery of six new comets.
On what
would be her 266th birthday, Herschel has been honoured with a
Google Doodle. The Doodle shows Herschel searching the skies for
comets through her telescope.
Go on reading with The Telegraph and learn about other British woman who pioneered in science and maths.
Some more information in the NASA webpage.
Some more information in the NASA webpage.
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