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William and Caroline Herschel

In Our Time

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From Music to the Cosmos: The Journey of William Herschel

This chapter chronicles William Herschel's transformation from a musician in Hanover to a prominent astronomer in England. It details his self-education in astronomy and the innovations he made in telescope design, which enhanced celestial observations. Additionally, the chapter sheds light on his significant discoveries, including his identification of nebulae and the pole star as a double star, amidst challenges from the scientific community.

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