Mill Studio, GuildfordSiobhan Nicholas looks to the stars in an exploration of the role played by women as thinkers and scientists throughout historyYou have probably heard of William Herschel, the 18th-century astronomer credited with discovering Uranus. But what about his sister, Caroline? She was a gifted singer who kept house for her brother, helped him in his work, both as a composer and astronomer, and still ma…
SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:32AM on September 18, 2013