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CAROLINE HERSCHEL, (18th century astronomer, first professional female astronomer. Discoverer of comets, nebulae, and cataloguer of

more than 2,000 stars. She ground her own lenses and had a great sense of humor), 2019

aluminum, Lucite, monofilament, wood base, LED lights

22 1/2 x 22 1/2 x 42 inches

The work rests on a 22 1/2 x 22 1/2 x 30 inch wooden pedestal which contains the motor.

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