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William Herschel (1738-1822) German-born English astronomer. Artist: Unknown

William Herschel (1738-1822) German-born English astronomer. Artist: Unknown

1-152-395 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

William Herschel (1738-1822) German-born English astronomer. Herschel discovered Uranus in 1781. It was the first planet to be discovered since ancient times. Herschel built his own telescopes, including his famous 40 foot reflector.

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Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. Sir William Herschel: German; British: Astronomer, composer
Medium
  1. Engraving
Picture Type
  1. Portrait
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3052x3425
File Size : 30,625kb

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  1. 000619
  1. 000619
  1. 0390001340
  1. 1-152-395
  1. 1152395
  1. 1340
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