First woman appointed Astronomer Royal

UK Appoints Michele Dougherty As First Female Astronomer Royal In 350 Years

Ever looked through a telescope and dreamed of the stars? Michele Dougherty did—and that childhood wonder just made history.Prof Dougherty, who didn’t even study science in secondary school, is now the UK’s first female Astronomer Royal in 350 years. Yes, the official space adviser to King Charles III. And she’s not just sitting behind a desk—she’s helping send probes to Jupiter’s icy moons in search of life.The role of Astronomer Royal dates ba…

UK professor becomes first female Astronomer Royal in 350 years

Extra-terrestrial life mission scientist becomes first female Astronomer Royal

A scientist who pioneered research which revealed the possibility of extra-terrestrial life on one of Saturn’s moons has been made the first female Astronomer Royal.

First woman appointed Astronomer Royal

Prof Michele Dougherty becomes the 15th holder of the prestigious role, created by Charles II in 1675

UK gets first female Astronomer Royal in 350 years

Prof Michele Dougherty is the first woman to be appointed to the influential post.

Saturn, Jupiter and Elon Musk: meet the first female astronomer royal

Michele Dougherty tells The Times about a forthcoming mission to Jupiter, Elon Musk’s scientific influence, and the wine fridge in her office