Caroline Herschel was a German-born astronomer, born on March 16, 1750. She is best known for her discoveries of several comets, including C/1786 H1, which was the first comet discovered by a woman. Caroline worked closely with her brother, William Herschel, who was a prominent astronomer and discovered the planet Uranus. In addition to her comet discoveries, Caroline Herschel was the first woman to receive a salary as a scientist. She was awarded a pension by the British government for her contributions to astronomy. Her work helped pave the way for future women in science and earned her recognition in the field.