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WILLIAM HERSCHEL (1738-1822) German-born British astronomer shown with his 40 ft telescope ay his home in Slough, Berkshire, about 1790. Illustration from the Boys Own Paper Stock Photo - Alamy
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Image of Astronomy: the comet of 1831, with the portrait of William by French School, (19th century)
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Sir Wilhelm Friedrich Herschel, German-born British astronomer and composer, 19th century. Artist: E Scriven - Album alb3910145
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