Herschel, William, 1738-1822
Willian Herschel papers, 1773-1821.
Papers and correspondence, including records of his observations; catalogs of double stars, nebulae and clusters of stars; records of experiments on the construction of specula, and other papers relating to telescopes; autobiographical memoranda; and extensive correspondence.
British astronomer. Discovered the planet Uranus, along with two of its major moons (Titania and Oberon) as well as two moons of Saturn; first person to discover the existence of infrared radiation.
Astronomy. -- Observations
Stars -- Catalogs.
Stars -- Clusters
Double stars.
Reflecting telescopes -- Design and construction.
Telescopes
Memorandums. aat
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Royal Astronomical Society. Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BQ, United Kingdom.