Herschel Museum of Astronomy’s Caroline’s Comet

Learn about Space and Comets.

Did you know that Caroline Herschel was the first woman to discover a comet?

Find out more about space, comets and Caroline Herschel with this teaching resource from the Herschel Museum of Astronomy. Students can then have a go at making their own comets to put up in class!

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