William Herschel: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Sir William Frederick Herschel • Friedrich Wilhelm Herschel |
|---|---|
| Born | November 15, 1738 • Hannover • Germany • (Birthday in 2 days) |
| Died | August 25, 1822 (aged 83) • Slough • England |
| Founder | sidereal astronomy |
| Awards And Honors | Copley Medal (1781) |
| Notable Family Members | son Sir John Herschel |
| Subjects Of Study | Uranus • binary star • cosmogony • nebula • star • star cluster • stellar evolution |
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