William Herschel

William Herschel (1738-1822) was a German-British astronomer and composer, renowned for his discovery of the planet Uranus in 1781, which expanded the known boundaries of the solar system. His meticulous observations and innovative techniques in astronomy contributed significantly to the field, earning him the title of the first person to discover a planet with a telescope. Herschel's work also included the discovery of infrared radiation and various double stars, making him a pivotal figure in the history of astronomy.