k Herschels discovery of Uranus, 1781 Discovery of Uranus on Tuesday 13 March 1781, recorded in written notes by the Germanborn British astronomer William Herschel 17381822. The notes record that he looked at the region around the star Pollux Beta Geminorum, and noticed a curious either nebulous star or perhaps a comet. Herschel, working in Bath at the time, reported this object to others, and further observations determined it was a new planet. This made Herschel famous. He received the Copley Medal, was elected to the Royal Society, and was appointed Kings Astronomer by George III. For the full page of notes, see image V7000161. Stock Photo - Afloimages
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Herschel s discovery of Uranus, 1781 Discovery of Uranus on Tuesday 13 March 1781, recorded in written notes by the German born British astronomer William Herschel 1738 1822 . The notes record that he looked at the region around the star Pollux Beta Geminorum , and noticed a curious either nebulous star or perhaps a comet . Herschel, working in Bath at the time, reported this object to others, and further observations determined it was a new planet. This made Herschel famous. He received the Copley Medal, was elected to the Royal Society, and was appointed King s Astronomer by George III. For the full page of notes, see image V700 0161.
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Herschel's discovery of Uranus, 1781

Discovery of Uranus on Tuesday 13 March 1781, recorded in written notes by the German-born British astronomer William Herschel (1738-1822). The notes record that he looked at the region around the star Pollux (Beta Geminorum), and noticed a 'curious either nebulous star or perhaps a comet'. Herschel, working in Bath at the time, reported this object to others, and further observations determined it was a new planet. This made Herschel famous. He received the Copley Medal, was elected to the Royal Society, and was appointed King's Astronomer by George III. For the full page of notes, see image V700/0161.

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