Caroline Herschel

In my brother's absence, I continued the series of sweeps.

The work of an astronomer is never done; there are always new worlds to discover.

I am at a loss for words to express my gratitude for the honour conferred upon me.

A clear night is a precious gift not to be wasted.

I began to keep a journal of my observations, which I continued for many years.

The discovery of a new comet is a small contribution to the great edifice of astronomy.

My brother taught me to see the universe with new eyes.

I am but the tool which my brother shaped for his own use.

The stars are a book open to all who have the patience to read it.

I have lived a life of useful solitude.

Every comet has its own character and path, like a person.

The greatest honour is to be useful in the pursuit of knowledge.

I calculated the orbits of my comets with as much care as if they were planets.

My hands were as useful at polishing mirrors as they were at recording observations.

The night sky is a constant reminder of how much we have yet to learn.

I never expected fame; I only wished to be of service to my brother and to science.

A woman's place can be at the telescope, if she has the determination.

The cold of the night was nothing compared to the warmth of discovery.

I have seen more of the universe than most, and yet I know how little I have seen.

My life has been a long observation of one thing: the truth of the heavens.