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In future... we shall look upon those regions into which we may now penetrate by means of such large telescopes, as a naturalist regards a rich exten… - William Herschel
" "In future... we shall look upon those regions into which we may now penetrate by means of such large telescopes, as a naturalist regards a rich extent of ground or chain of mountains containing strata variously inclined and directed, as well as consisting of very different materials. The surface of a globe or map therefore will but ill delineate the interior parts of the heavens.
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About William Herschel
Sir Frederick William Herschel KH FRS (German: Friedrich Wilhelm Herschel) (15 November 1738 – 25 August 1822) was a German-born British astronomer, technical expert, telescope maker, organist and composer who became famous for discovering Uranus. He also discovered infrared radiation and made many other contributions to astronomy. His sister Caroline Herschel and son, Sir John Herschel, were also notable astronomers.
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Friedrich Wilhelm Herschel
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Frederick William Herschel
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Sir William Herschel
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Sir Frederick William Herschel
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Wilhelm Herschel
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