Frederick William Herschel
Frederick William Herschel was a German-British astronomer and composer, best known for discovering the planet Uranus in 1781, which expanded the known boundaries of our solar system at the time. His observations significantly contributed to the field of astronomy, leading to the discovery of several moons of Uranus and the planet's rings. Herschel's work laid the groundwork for modern observational astronomy, and he was the first to use a telescope to observe the planet's atmosphere. His contributions to science earned him a knighthood and recognition as one of the foremost astronomers of his era.
Born on Nov 15, 1738 (286 years old)
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Frederick William Herschel was the astronomer who first observed Uranus in 1781.
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