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With whom was Mary Somerville first elected as an Honorary Member of the Royal Astronomical Society?

  • Ada Lovelace

  • Caroline Herschel

  • Elizabeth Garrett

  • Emily Davies

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Caroline Herschel, the renowned astronomer and sister of William Herschel, shared the honor of being the first female Honorary Members of the Royal Astronomical Society alongside Mary Somerville. Their election in 1835 marked a significant milestone in the recognition of women's contributions to astronomy and paved the way for future female scientists to gain prominence in the field.
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