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Take an audio tour to find out more about the home where Uranus was discovered!
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Coming to us live from her Hanover home in 1828, Caroline casts her mind back to when her brother William discovered the planet Uranus, a discovery that changed their lives forever!
She remembers the struggles of being a female scientist over 200 years ago and the joys of making her own discoveries – discoveries that are still important today!
Now, she’s ready to answer your questions. On this video call, you’ll be taken on a virtual tour of the Herschel Museum of Astronomy and have a chance to ask Caroline your own questions.
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Visiting Us
The Herschel Museum of Astronomy is dedicated to the many achievements of the Herschels, who were distinguished astronomers as well as talented musicians. It was from this house, using a telescope of his own design that William discovered the planet Uranus in 1781.
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Finding Us
Herschel Museum of Astronomy,19 New King Street, Bath BA1 2BL
