William Herschel was knighted for his significant contributions to astronomy, particularly for his discovery of the planet Uranus in 1781. His work revolutionized our understanding of the solar system and expanded the known boundaries of the universe, earning him recognition and accolades from the scientific and royal communities.
William and his wife Mary had one child, John on 7 March 1792
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.
Uranus was discovered on March 13, 1781 by William Herschel.
William Herschel was a talented musician who played the oboe, violin, and harpsichord, but he is most famous for being an astronomer who discovered the planet Uranus in 1781.
Uranus was discovered by William Herschel.William Herschel
The full name of German born astronomer "William Herschel" is Sir Frederick William Herschel.
William Herschel was born on November 15, 1738.
William Herschel was born on November 15, 1738.
Galaxy NGC 1232 was discovered by William Herschel.
William James Herschel has written: 'The origin of finger-printing'
William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus in 1781.
He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in 1988
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William Herschel was born on November 15, 1738 and died on August 25, 1822. William Herschel would have been 83 years old at the time of death or 276 years old today.
Uranus was discovered by William Herschel on March 13th 1781.