Episode 4: Comet Hunters

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... If you've enjoyed this podcast, then you can support it at buymeacoffee.com/retrospacetime - thanks for listening!