William Herschel

William Herschel (1738–1822) was a Kingdom of Hanover astronomer, composer and oboist.

Also recorded as Frederick William Herschel; Sir William Herschel; Sir Frederick William Herschel.

Overview

Works named in the authority record include Account of a Comet. By Mr. Herschel, F. R. S.; Communicated by Dr. Watson, Jun. of Bath, F. R. S, discovery of Uranus, Herschel wedge and infrared radiation. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

German-born British astronomer and composer (1738–1822)

Sources

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“William Herschel”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q14277: William Herschel
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