The Georgian star: how William and Caroline Herschel revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos

A tribute to the scientific contributions of Uranus planet discoverer William Herschel and his pioneering sister, Caroline, describes their establishment of surveying techniques that are still in use today, Caroline's cataloguing of nebulae, and William's discovery of infrared radiation.

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Main Author: Lemonick, Michael D. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York [u.a.] Norton 2009
Series:Great discoveries
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Summary:A tribute to the scientific contributions of Uranus planet discoverer William Herschel and his pioneering sister, Caroline, describes their establishment of surveying techniques that are still in use today, Caroline's cataloguing of nebulae, and William's discovery of infrared radiation.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:199 S. Ill.
ISBN:9780393065749

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