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William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus in 1781.
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When was Herschel Museum of Astronomy created?
Herschel Museum of Astronomy was created in 1981.
Did William Herschel discover Astronomy?
No.
What has the author J F W Herschel written?
J. F. W. Herschel has written: 'Outlines of astronomy' -- subject(s): Astronomy
What was William Herschel trained in?
music and astronomy
What is Caroline herschel famous for?
She was famous for astronomy.
What was William herschel trained as?
Whilliam Herchel was the discoverer of Uranus, so he was big in astronomy. Before that he was a trained musician.
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.
Who disovered Uranus?
Uranus was the first planet discovered by telescope. It was discovered by the German musician William Herschel in 1781. (He was a professional musician, but astronomy was his hobby)
Did Caroline herschel change the way we live today?
Caroline Herschel was a German British astronomer who discovered many comets specially '35P/Herschel-Rigollet ' which is named after her. She was the first women to receive 'Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society'. However, to say that he achievements in the field of astronomy changed the way we live today would be an over statement.
How long did William Herschel do his research?
William Herschel's interest in astronomy led him to begin looking at the planets and stars through his own self-built telescopes in May of 1773. He continued his study and research for 49 years until his death on 25 August 1822.
What has the author John Herschel written?
John Herschel has written: 'Results of astronomical observations made during the years 1834, 5, 6, 7, 8, at the Cape of GoodHope' 'Astronomy' 'A collection of examples of the applications of the calculus of finite differences' -- subject(s): Difference equations
What was William Herschel's man contribution to science?
Nothing!he hated astronomy work. that's why he quit and became a musician. he discovered Uranus to become rich, so would be a even more famous musician.
