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William Herschel 1738-1822

William Herschel was a German Astronomer who lived and worked in Slough from 1782 until his death in 1822.

He is famous for his discovery of the planet Uranus and it is this discovery that encouraged King George III, who lived at Windsor, to appoint him the Kings Astronomer.
Click here to find out about Herschels home in Slough Herschel is most well known for his discovery of Uranus. Click here for more information
Herschel's telescope was over 40 feet high. Click to find out more
Uranus, King George III and Herschel Click here to find out about Herschel's scientific mind
Herschel's telescope was over 40 feet high. Click to find out more
Herschel's telescope was over 40 feet high. Click to find out more Click here to move to the "Elliman's Embrocation" Room
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