When William Herschel discovered Uranus, he at first thought he had discovered a comet.
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Herschel
//ˈhɝʃl̩//
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Caroline Herschel was a singer, mathematician and astronomer.
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Caroline Herschel was born in Germany in 1750. She was one of six children.
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Isaac Herschel encouraged all six of his children to train in mathematics, French and music.
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