One of her books inspired John Couch Adams to search for the planet Neptune, for which is he is credited as a co-discoverer. In 1833 Mary Somerville and Caroline Herschel were named honorary members of the Royal Astronomical Society, the first time women had won that recognition.
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Mary Somerville
Mary Somerville studied mathematics and science against first her father's wishes, and then her husband's.
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