The Scientific Legacy Of William Herschel (historical & Cultural Astronomy)
by Clifford J. Cunningham /
2018 / English / PDF
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This book presents a modern scholarly analysis of issues
associated with England’s most famous astronomer, William
Herschel. The world’s leading experts on Herschel, discoverer of
the planet Uranus, here offer their combined wisdom on many
aspects of his life and astronomical research. Solar system
topics include comets, Earth’s Moon, and the spurious moons of
Uranus, all objects whose observation was pioneered by
Herschel.
This book presents a modern scholarly analysis of issues
associated with England’s most famous astronomer, William
Herschel. The world’s leading experts on Herschel, discoverer of
the planet Uranus, here offer their combined wisdom on many
aspects of his life and astronomical research. Solar system
topics include comets, Earth’s Moon, and the spurious moons of
Uranus, all objects whose observation was pioneered by
Herschel.
The contributors examine his study of the structure of the Milky
Way and offer an in-depth look at the development of
the front view telescopes he built. The popular subject of
extraterrestrial life is looked at from the point of view of both
William Herschel and his son John, both of whom had an interest
in the topic. William’s personal development through the
educational system of the late 18th century is also explored, and
the wide range of verse and satire in various languages
associated with his discoveries is collected here for the first
time. Hershel worked at a time of incredible discovery, and his
work is still highly regarded in the field. Here it is given a
thorough investigation, putting into perspective his
path-breaking career.
The contributors examine his study of the structure of the Milky
Way and offer an in-depth look at the development of
the front view telescopes he built. The popular subject of
extraterrestrial life is looked at from the point of view of both
William Herschel and his son John, both of whom had an interest
in the topic. William’s personal development through the
educational system of the late 18th century is also explored, and
the wide range of verse and satire in various languages
associated with his discoveries is collected here for the first
time. Hershel worked at a time of incredible discovery, and his
work is still highly regarded in the field. Here it is given a
thorough investigation, putting into perspective his
path-breaking career.