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Hello, William Herschel, 1738 to 1822,

is one of the most eminent astronomers in British history.

Although he started life as a musician,

as a young man, he became interested in studying the night sky.

As a result of his extraordinary talent,

he constructed telescopes that were able to see further

and more clearly than any others around at that time.

He's most celebrated today for discovering the planet Uranus

and detecting what came to be known as infrared radiation.

His sister, Caroline Herschel, 1758 to 1848,

also became a distinguished astronomer,

as well as providing vital assistance

to her brother she discovered several comets

and carried out highly important work on stars.

When we discuss William and Caroline Herschel are,

Monica Grady, Professor of Planetary and Space Sciences

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