The Wizard nebula was discovered by Caroline Lucretia Herschel in 1787. Caroline Herschel was an early pioneer for women in science. Among her accomplishments:

  • First woman to receive a salary as a scientist

  • - First woman in England to hold a position in government

  • - First woman awarded a gold medal by the Royal Astronomical Society

  • - Awarded a Gold Medal for Science by the King of Prussia

  • - First woman named an honorary member of the Royal Astronomical Society

  • - Discovered eight comets between 1786 and 1797

"As much as we need a prosperous economy, we also need a prosperity of kindness and decency" -- Caroline Herschel

Ha 191 x 300s; OIII 132 x 300s; SII 86 x 300s ( Darks: ~15 Flats: ~15 Flat darks: ~15); Total integration 34 hrs.; Gain: 111.00; Sensor Temp -20C

Ha 191 x 300s; OIII 132 x 300s; SII 86 x 300s ( Darks: ~15 Flats: ~15 Flat darks: ~15); Total integration 34 hrs.; Gain: 111.00; Sensor Temp -20C

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