Caroline's Comets

Astronomy comets in a night sky

Join Museums Partnership Reading to explore Slough’s comet-connected history.

The Herschel family lived in Observatory House in Slough where they looked to the sky with their famous 40-foot telescope - at the time, the largest in the world. Caroline, born in 1750, discovered eight comets and was the first woman in the world to be paid for her scientific work.

Create your own comet to zoom around your room, along with other space related activities.  

Drop in suitable for 5+ years.

Museums Partnership Reading logo alongside the  Arts Council England logo.  

Date: 13 December 2025.

Location: Library at The Curve Library @ The Curve William Street Slough SL1 1XY

Cost: Free

Time: 14:00 - 16:00