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Frederick William Herschel KH, FRS (/ ˈ h ɜːr ʃ əl /; German: Friedrich Wilhelm Herschel; 15 November 1738 – 25 August 1822) was a German-British astronomer and composer. He frequently collaborated with his younger sister and fellow astronomer Caroline Herschel.
William Herschel, German-born British astronomer, the founder of sidereal astronomy for the systematic observation of the heavens. He discovered the planet Uranus, hypothesized that nebulae are composed of stars, and developed a theory of stellar evolution. He was knighted in 1816.
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Sep 4, 2012 · Astronomer William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus. (Image credit: Smithsonian Institution) A musical beginning. Born in Germany as Friedrich Wilhelm Herschel, the astronomer was the...
Mar 15, 2021 · Learn how the German-born astronomer William Herschel found the seventh planet in the solar system and named it after King George III. Explore the history and features of Uranus, its rings, moons, and magnetic field, based on observations by Herschel and Voyager 2.
Jul 3, 2019 · Learn about the life and achievements of William Herschel, who discovered the planet Uranus and catalogued hundreds of astronomical objects. He was also a composer and a sister of Caroline Herschel, another famous astronomer.
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Nov 16, 2017 · Learn about the life and achievements of William Herschel, the self-taught astronomer who discovered Uranus and built the largest telescope of his time. Find out how he overcame challenges, collaborated with his sister Caroline, and became a celebrity in the 18th century.
Jun 8, 2018 · Learn about the life and achievements of Sir William Herschel, the German-born English astronomer who discovered Uranus, the sun's motion, and the shape of the Milky Way. Find out how he built his own telescopes, observed the heavens, and received royal patronage.
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