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William Herschel: The 'greatest observer' who discovered Uranus and helped the Royals stargaze - Berkshire Live
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English astronomer Sir Frederick William Herschel (1738-1822). Herschel became most famous for the discovery of the planet Uranus in addition to several of its major moons - Album alb3807424
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