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August 1786 Comet Discovery
- When
- 1 August 1786
- Where
- Unresolved site
Caroline Herschel discovered a comet on 1 August 1786 using her brother's telescope while he was away.
During 1786, Caroline Herschel discovered her first comet on 1 August. She was using William Herschel's telescope at the time because he was away. This discovery is often cited as the first comet found by a woman, although Maria Kirch's earlier discovery is sometimes overlooked due to attribution issues.
Sources
- Caroline Herschel Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04
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