Thursday, November 15, 2007
15th November 1738 - William Herschel born

William Herschel, German born British astronomer best known for his discovery of Uranus on 13th March 1781. He is also credited with the discovery of infrared radiation. The William Herschel Telescope located on La Palma, Canary Islands is (guess what) named in his honour.
William Herschel Via: Dusty Loft
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