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Lecture discussing the work of Caroline Herschel (1750-1848) German-British astronomer and the sister of renowned astronomer Sir William Herschel.
Novelist and short story writer, Christina Koning, will discuss the subject of her most recent novel 'Variable Stars' about the 18C astronomer, Caroline Herschel (1750-1848) a Garman-British astonomer and sister of Sir William Herschel, with whom she worked throughout both of their careers. Her most significant contribution to astronomy was the discovery of several comets,particularly 35P/Herschel-Rigollet, which bears her name.
Speaker(s): |
Christina Koning | talks |
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Date and Time: |
14 March 2013 at 6:30 pm |
Duration: | 1 hour 30 minutes |
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Venue: |
Chawton House Library |
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Tickets: |
£10, £7.50 concs (includes wine & canapes) |
Available from: |
Chawton House Library 01420 541010 |
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