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The Georgian Star
How William and Caroline Herschel Revolutionized Our Understanding of the Cosmos
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The narrative explores the remarkable achievements of William Herschel, a musician turned astronomer who discovered Uranus and collaborated with his sister, Caroline, on extensive surveys of the night sky. Their work led to significant contributions, including Caroline's influential nebulae catalogue and William's discovery of infrared radiation. The book also delves into their personal lives, highlighting William's eccentric theories, their sibling rivalry over marriage and funding, and the eventual reconciliation that underscored their groundbreaking partnership in astronomy.
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The Georgian Star, Michael D. Lemonick
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2009
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- Titel
- The Georgian Star
- Untertitel
- How William and Caroline Herschel Revolutionized Our Understanding of the Cosmos
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Michael D. Lemonick
- Verlag
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2009
- Einband
- Paperback
- Seitenzahl
- 204
- ISBN13
- 9780393337099
- Kategorie
- Naturwissenschaften
- Beschreibung
- The narrative explores the remarkable achievements of William Herschel, a musician turned astronomer who discovered Uranus and collaborated with his sister, Caroline, on extensive surveys of the night sky. Their work led to significant contributions, including Caroline's influential nebulae catalogue and William's discovery of infrared radiation. The book also delves into their personal lives, highlighting William's eccentric theories, their sibling rivalry over marriage and funding, and the eventual reconciliation that underscored their groundbreaking partnership in astronomy.