
William and Caroline Herschel
In Our Time
The Discovery of Uranus: Revolutionizing Astronomy
This chapter explores the pivotal discovery of Uranus by a musician-turned-amateur astronomer, who reshaped our understanding of the solar system. It also details the ensuing fame Herschel gained within the astronomical community and the support he received from established scientists following his revolutionary findings.
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