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William Herschel (1738-1822) German-born English astronomer. Herschel discovered Uranus in 1781. It was the first planet to be discovered since ancient times

Sir Fw Herschel / Slough 2
SIR FREDERICK WILLIAM HERSCHEL German-English astronomers home, Herschel House, at Slough: view from the garden Date: 1738 - 1822

Sir Fw Herschel / Slough 1
SIR FREDERICK WILLIAM HERSCHEL German-English astronomers home, Herschel House, at Slough: view from the street Date: 1738 - 1822

Sir Fw Herschel / Bath
SIR FREDERICK WILLIAM HERSCHEL German-English astronomers home at 7 New King Street, Bath Date: 1738 - 1822

Fw Herschel / Thomson
SIR FREDERICK WILLIAM HERSCHEL German-English astronomer Date: 1738 - 1822

Herschel / Mayall Daguerre
SIR JOHN FREDERICK WILLIAM HERSCHEL Astronomer; one of the founders of the Royal Astronomical Society, seen here in old age Date: 1792 - 1871

Fw Herschel / Scriven
SIR FREDERICK WILLIAM HERSCHEL German-English astronomer with a plan of the planet Uranus, discovered in 1781 Date: 1738 - 1822

Herschel / Iln 1871
SIR JOHN FREDERICK WILLIAM HERSCHEL Astronomer; one of the founders of the Royal Astronomical Society, seen here in old age Date: 1792 - 1871

John Herschel / Johnson
SIR JOHN FREDERICK WILLIAM HERSCHEL British astronomer and pioneer of photography Date: 1792 - 1871

Caroline Herschel
CAROLINE LUCRETIA HERSCHEL Astronomer, discovered eight comets. Also assisted her brother Sir William Herschel (1738-1822). Date: 1750 - 1848

Fw Herschel / Gazette Fash
sir FREDERICK WILLIAM HERSCHEL German-English astronomer Date: 1738 - 1822

HERSCHEL, Sir Frederick William (1738-1822). German astronomer, technical expert, and composer. He discovered of the planet Uranus. Oil

HERSCHEL, William. German astronomer
HERSCHEL, Sir Frederick William (1738-1822). German astronomer, technical expert, and composer. He discovered of the planet Uranus. Engraving

John Fred Will Herschel
JOHN FREDERICK WILLIAM HERSCHEL astronomer, son of Sir William H. with his autograph Date: 1792 - 1871

HERSCHEL LEVIT (1912-1986). Crispus Attucks mural at the Recorder of Deeds building
HERSCHEL LEVIT (1912-1986). " Crispus Attucks" mural at the Recorder of Deeds building, Washington D.C. Mural, c1943. Photograph by Carol M. Highsmith, late 20th century

J. F. W. Herschel
J.F.W. Herschel; Julia Margaret Cameron, British, born India, 1815 - 1879; Hawkhurst, England, Europe; April 1867; Albumen silver print; Image: 35.4 x 27.3 cm (13 15/16 x 10 3/4 in.)

JOHN HERSCHEL (1792-1871). Sir John Frederick William Herschel. English astronomer. Autograph signature

SIR WILLIAM HERSCHEL (1738-1822). English (German-born) astronomer. Oil on canvas, 1785, by Lemuel Francis Abbott

JOHN F. W. HERSCHEL (1792-1871). Sir John Frederick William Herschel. English astronomer
JOHN F.W. HERSCHEL (1792-1871). Sir John Frederick William Herschel. English astronomer. Photographed in 1867 by Julia M. Cameron

SIR JOHN F. W. HERSCHEL (1792-1871). English astronomer
SIR JOHN F.W. HERSCHEL (1792-1871). English astronomer

Sir William Herschels scheme of the Milky Way and the stars composing it. The areas of the sky A, B, C, D
THE MILKY WAY, 1807. Sir William Herschels scheme of the Milky Way and the stars composing it. The areas of the sky A, B, C, D, and R are those which lie in the Milky Way and which he observed

John Frederick William Herschel (1792-1871), English scientist and astronomer, c1870. Son of the astronomer William Herschel (1738-1822), he continued his fathers work

William Herschel (1738-1822) German-born English astronomer. Portrait by Artaud

William Herschel (1738-1822) German-born English astronomer, investigating heating effect of infra-red (published 1800) In background is Herschels 40ft reflecting telescope. Artists reconstruction

Reflecting telescope of 40 ft / 12 m focal length, 1789. Built by William Herschel
Reflecting telescope of 40 ft/12 m focal length, 1789. Built by William Herschel (1738-1822) the German-born English astronomer, this instrument was the largest in the world, had a 4 ft/1.2 m mirror

William Herschel (1738-1822) German-born English astronomer: Discovered first new planet since ancient times, Uranus. Built telescopes including his famous 40-foot reflector. Engraving

William Herschels (1738-1822) reflecting telescope with focal length of 40 feet (12.19m), showing top of brick foundation and wheeled platform on which the instrument mounted. Slough, England

John Frederick Herschel (1792-1871) English astronomer and scientist, as a young man. Engraving

John Frederick Herschel (1792-1871) English astronomer and scientist, from photograph when Master of the Mint (1850-1855) showing him holding a florin (2 shilling piece)

William Herschels 20ft telescope erected at Feldhausen during his son John Herschel s
William Herschels 20ft telescope erected at Feldhausen during his son John Herschels expedition to catalogue the southern stars

Eskimo Nebula, a planetary nebula, discovered by William Herschel in 1787. In 2000 the Hubble Telescope imaged the nebula which displays complex gas clouds that are not yet fully understood

Image of Uranus obtained by the Hubble Telescope. The first planet discovered in modern times, it was first observed by William Herschel in 1781. Credit NASA. Science Astronomy Planetary Space

John Herschel Glenn Jr. American astronaut and politician. President John F
JOHN GLENN (1921- ). John Herschel Glenn Jr. American astronaut and politician. President John F. Kennedy pinning the NASA Distinguished Service Award Medal on John Glenn in Cape Canaveral

JOHN HERSCHEL (1792-1871). Sir John Frederick William Herschel. English astronomer. Wood engraving, English, 1871

HERSCHELs TELESCOPE, 1789. Sir William Herschels great reflecting telescope built, 1789, at Slough, England. Line engraving, 19th century

ASTRONOMY: INSTRUMENTS. Sir William Herschels great telescope, built in 1789 at Slough, England. Line engraving, French, 19th century

HERSCHELs TELESCOPE. Sir William Herschels great telescope built in 1789 at Slough, England. Line engraving, German, 19th century

SIR WILLIAM HERSCHEL (1738-1822). English (German-born) astronomer. Line engraving, German, 19th century

CAROLINE L. HERSCHEL (1750-1848). English (German born) astronomer. Wood engraving

J. F. WILLIAM HERSCHEL (1738-1822). English astronomer
J.F. WILLIAM HERSCHEL (1738-1822). English astronomer

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Engraving of the mirror from Herschels telescope
Telescope mirror. Engraving of the mirror from a telescope built by the German-British astronomer William Herschel (1738-1822)

Herschels Great Telescope, 18th century
Herschels Great Telescope, artwork. Also known as Herschels 40-foot telescope, it was designed by William Herschel (1738-1822), one of the foremost astronomers of his time

Time exposure of star trails over dome

Dome of William Herschel telescope
The open dome of the 4.2 metre (165-inch) William Herschel Telescope at the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory on La Palma, in the Canary Islands

View of the William Herschel Telescope
View of the 4.2 metre William Herschel Telescope at the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory on La Palma, in the Canary Islands

Frederick William Herschel, astronomer
Frederick William Herschel (1738-1822), German- British astronomer. Herschel discovered the planet Uranus in 1781, which resulted in his appointment as private astronomer to Englands King George III

William Herschel, German-English astronomer
Engraving of William Herschel, born in Hanover 1738. To avoid military service during the Seven Years War Herschel was smuggled into England where he remained for the rest of his life

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Herschel, a name that resonates with brilliance and innovation. Dr Fried Wilh Herschel, an esteemed astronomer and member of the Lunar Society, left an indelible mark on the scientific world. PSCI2A-00005, his groundbreaking discovery of the Milky Way's true nature revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos. His legacy lives on through iconic images such as William Herschel's Forty Foot Telescope engraving, showcasing his relentless pursuit of knowledge. A black and white photo captures the essence of this visionary scientist who dared to explore uncharted territories in space. A portrait medallion immortalizes Sir William Herschel, reminding us of his contributions to astronomy. Portraits alongside King Ferdinand depict the recognition he received for his remarkable achievements. Beyond astronomy, Herschel had diverse interests captured in engravings like Sketches at the Waterloo Coursing Meeting near Liverpool. His thirst for exploration extended even further as McClintock's Travelling Party discovered remains at Cape Herschel. Intriguingly, Old Vauxhall litho from 1933 reveals another facet of Herschel's life - a man with varied passions beyond science. Julia Herschel's photograph from 1865 portrays a woman connected to him intimately while Sir John Herschel stands tall in April 1867 - both captured by Julia Margaret Cameron, more than just a name; it represented curiosity personified. From unraveling celestial mysteries to embracing art and culture, he embodied intellectual versatility that continues to inspire generations today.