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William Herschel
Astronomer and discoverer of Uranus
William Herschel was a British astronomer and musician who made several significant contributions to the field of astronomy. He discovered the planet Uranus in 1781 and was the first person to observe the planet's rings. Herschel was also a talented musician and composer, and was a fellow of the Royal Society.
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# Astronomy Tonight
**Uranus Discovered: Doubling Our Solar System Overnight**Astronomy TonightMar 13, 20261:36Guest# Herschel's Surprise: The Discovery of UranusAstronomy TonightMar 11, 20261:43Guest# Herschel's Discovery: When Uranus Doubled Our Solar SystemAstronomy TonightMar 10, 20262:10GuestThis Day in History - March 13, 2022This Day in HistoryMar 12, 20221:43Guest