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

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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Title:
William Herschel (1738-1822) German-born English astronomer. Artist: Unknown
Caption:
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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3052 x 3425 px | 29.9 MB
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25.8 x 29.0 cm | 10.2 x 11.4 in (300 dpi)