Retro Space Time Podcast
Retro Space Time Podcast
Lisa Heywood
Episode 4: Comet Hunters
8 minutes Posted Feb 9, 2018 at 9:13 am.
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After Halley's Comet was rediscovered in 1758, what happened next? The hunt was on and claiming first sight of a comet was the ultimate prize. Cue the arrival of Caroline Herschel, a remarkable woman who gave the French a run for their money, and made her name as a veritable comet hunter. Listen on to find out more...
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