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CAROLINE HERSCHEL
In this fact-file find out why we turned Caroline into a superhero.
WHO WAS CAROLINE HERSCHEL?
Name: Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Born: 1750
Died: 1848
Occupation: Astronomer
Nationality: English
Caroline Herschel was an astronomer who made history by discovering comets and helping to map the stars and nebulae in the night sky.
Her discoveries were so important that she received a gold medal from the Prussian Academy of Sciences—a very big deal back then! Caroline also became the first woman to be an honorary member of the Royal Society of England and joined the Royal Irish Academy of Sciences.
Find out more about caroline in this great video from Da Vinci Kids.
Born: 1750
Died: 1848
Occupation: Astronomer
Nationality: English
Caroline Herschel was an astronomer who made history by discovering comets and helping to map the stars and nebulae in the night sky.
Her discoveries were so important that she received a gold medal from the Prussian Academy of Sciences—a very big deal back then! Caroline also became the first woman to be an honorary member of the Royal Society of England and joined the Royal Irish Academy of Sciences.
Find out more about caroline in this great video from Da Vinci Kids.
In The Remarkablz Universe Caroline can slow atoms in order to freeze objects.
During a sever illness as a child, which left her with blind in her left eye, Caroline gained her superpowers; she could freeze anything that got in her way. Later in life she took a job as an assistant to an inventor but soon realised she could make unique telescopes that gave her enhanced vision capabilities. Caroline is willing to bend the rules to keep the people of Earth safe but she must exercise caution to ensure she doesn't go too far and end up on the wrong side of the law.
During a sever illness as a child, which left her with blind in her left eye, Caroline gained her superpowers; she could freeze anything that got in her way. Later in life she took a job as an assistant to an inventor but soon realised she could make unique telescopes that gave her enhanced vision capabilities. Caroline is willing to bend the rules to keep the people of Earth safe but she must exercise caution to ensure she doesn't go too far and end up on the wrong side of the law.
Superhero Backstory
Caroline features in our signature card game, Top Quarkz. The game supports the development of maths, literacy and decision-making skills all while learning about some of the most impressive scientific discoveries throughout history. He also features in our colouring poster Fetters Chaos.
We've explained the drawing and her playing card below so you can learn more about Caroline.
We've explained the drawing and her playing card below so you can learn more about Caroline.
Freezing powers - as cold as space. In fact it's about about -455 Fahrenheit ( -235 Celsius)
- Strapped to Caroline's leg is a telescope. In 1793 she used a 9-inch telescope for her comet-searching, and discovered three more comets with this instrument.
- The logo of the Royal Society is on Caroline's helmet. She was the first woman to become an honorary member of the Royal Society
Superpower
One of her most significant discoveries was periodic comet 35P/Herschel–Rigollet.
Caroline discovered Messier 110 the second companion of the Andromeda Galaxy.
Location
SideKick
Caroline was the younger sister of astronomer William Herschel, with whom she worked.
A solar flare is a sudden flash on the Sun. Inside a flare, the temperature can reach 20 million degrees Kelvin. that will stop any freezing superpower!
Weakness
Each drawing we create has one or more hidden treasure(s) about our superheroes' life experiences, depictions in art, jobs or discoveries. Did you find the ones hidden in this drawing?
Discovery
We have packed a lot into our Top Quarkz playing cards - from amazing imagined superpowers to biographical information and hidden treasures.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
What Do Astronomers Do?
Astronomers study our universe and the objects found in it such as stars, planets, and galaxies.
Astronomy is one of the oldest sciences with records of people studying astronomy going as far back as Ancient Mesopotamia. All of these early scientists had to observe space with just their eyes. It wasn't until the invention of the telescope in the 1600s that scientists were able to see much further.
Check out this video from: RADICAL JR.
Astronomy is one of the oldest sciences with records of people studying astronomy going as far back as Ancient Mesopotamia. All of these early scientists had to observe space with just their eyes. It wasn't until the invention of the telescope in the 1600s that scientists were able to see much further.
Check out this video from: RADICAL JR.
What is a comet?
A comet is a big ball of ice, rock, and dust that flies through space.
When a comet gets close to the Sun, the heat makes the ice start to melt. This creates a glowing tail that can stretch for millions of kilometers behind it.
Comets travel in long, oval-shaped paths called orbits, and some only visit the inner solar system once in every 75 or even 1,000 years!
Video Credit: Peekaboo Kidz
When a comet gets close to the Sun, the heat makes the ice start to melt. This creates a glowing tail that can stretch for millions of kilometers behind it.
Comets travel in long, oval-shaped paths called orbits, and some only visit the inner solar system once in every 75 or even 1,000 years!
Video Credit: Peekaboo Kidz
How do Telescopes work?
A telescope helps us see things that are really far away—like stars, planets, and galaxies. Light enters the telescope through a big lens or mirror, which acts like a giant eye. That light is then focused to make a clear image. After that, the image is magnified so that when you look through the telescope, everything looks much closer and more detailed.
Find out about the inner workings of a telescope in this great video from the BBC.
Find out about the inner workings of a telescope in this great video from the BBC.
Who Discovered Uranus?
Uranus was discovered by William Herschel in 1781. At first, he thought he had found a new star or maybe a comet—but after studying it more, he realised it was a planet.
Video Credit: Socratica
Video Credit: Socratica
"..As much as we need a prosperous economy,
we also need a prosperity of kindness & decency " Caroline Herschel
we also need a prosperity of kindness & decency " Caroline Herschel
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