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In 1783 he gave Caroline a telescope, and she began to make astronomical discoveries in her own right, particularly comets.

She discovered eight comets, eleven nebulae and, at her brother's suggestion, updated and corrected Flamsteed's work detailing the position of stars.

This was published as the British Catalogue of Stars.

She was honoured by the Royal Astronomical Society for this work.

Caroline also continued to serve as his assistant, often taking notes while he observed at the telescope.