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Double stars : the story of Caroline Herschel Cover Image Book Book

Double stars : the story of Caroline Herschel

Venkatraman, Padma. (Author).

Summary: Examines the life of eighteenth-century English astronomer Caroline Herschel, discussing her early bout with typhus, and focusing on her work in astronomy during which she helped her brother William and made independent discoveries of her own.

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  • ISBN: 9781599350424
  • ISBN: 1599350424
  • Physical Description: print
    176 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
  • Edition: 1st ed.
  • Publisher: Greensboro, N.C. : Morgan Reynolds Pub., ©2007.

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Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note: The Cinderella of the family -- Escape to England -- Stars and song -- Watcher of the skies -- Star clusters and mysterious clouds -- Days rich in discovery -- Most admirable lady astronomer -- Catalogue -- The Passing of William -- Why did I leave happy England? -- Double stars.

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Subject: Herschel, Caroline Lucretia 1750-1848
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Genre: Biography.

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Coastal Plain Regional Library System:
      Fitzgerald-Ben Hill County Library 		921 HERSCHEL, CAROLINE ( Send Text)
 31021005281737 Adult Non Fiction Available
Sara Hightower Regional Library:
      Rome-Floyd County Library 		J 921 HERSCHEL V ( Send Text)
 31047002846313 JUV Available

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