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In the spring of 1781, William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus, using a homemade telescope in the back garden of his house in New King Street, in Bath

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Did William Herschel discover Astronomy?

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What nationality was William herschel?

British


Was William Herschel a scientist?

William Herschel could be called a scientist in some ways, but not exactly. Sir William Herschel is known as a composer and an astronomer. He is accredited for the discovery of Uranus after his music led him to an interest in mathematics, and then to astronomy,which inspired him to begin to build telescopes.


What was discover in 1781?

Uranus was discovered by William Herschel on March 13th 1781.


When did William herschel discover Pluto?

Never. Pluto was discovered by Clyde Tombaugh, in 1930.


Who studied Uranus?

Uranus was first discovered by the German-born British astronomer William Herschel in 1781. Herschel is credited with being the first person to document the presence of Uranus in our solar system.


When is the Discovery date of Uranus?

Uranus was discovered on March 13, 1781 by William Herschel.


Was William Herschel Germany?

Sir Fredrich William Hershel is a German born British composer and astronomer.


When did William Herschel discover two of Saturn's moons?

William Herschel discovered two of Saturn's moons on January 11, 1787. The moons he discovered were Enceladus and Mimas.


Who was the first tto discover Uranus?

Uranus was first discovered by the German-born British astronomer Sir William Herschel on March 13, 1781. He initially mistook it for a comet but later realized its true nature as a planet.


Where did William Herschel study?

Caroline Herschel was the first professionaal female astronomer. She assisted here brother William in the discovery of Uranus and the cataloguing of 1000s of nebulae and galaxies and discovered several comets of her own.


When was Enceladus discovered?

Enceladus was discovered on August 28, 1789 by the British astronomer William Herschel. He observed the moon while observing the planet Saturn using a telescope.