Sir William Herschel: His Life and Works

By Edward Singleton Holden

Book Overview

Sir William Herschel: His Life and Works is a biography of the famous astronomer and composer Sir William Herschel, written by Edward Singleton Holden. The book chronicles Herschel's life from his birth in Hanover, Germany in 1738, to his death in Slough, England in 1822. Herschel is best known for his discovery of the planet Uranus, which he observed in 1781 using a telescope he had constructed himself. The book details Herschel's many other contributions to astronomy, including his discovery of infrared radiation and his cataloging of over 2,500 nebulae and star clusters. In addition to his scientific achievements, Herschel was also a talented musician and composer. The book explores his musical career, including his time as a professional musician in Bath, England, and his compositions for the organ and other instruments. The biography also delves into Herschel's personal life, including his relationships with his sister Caroline Herschel, who became a noted astronomer in her own right, and his son John Herschel, who also made significant contributions to astronomy. Overall, Sir William Herschel: His Life and Works provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of the most important astronomers of the 18th and 19th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432535404
• ISBN13: 9781432535407
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"