German-born British astronomer and composer (1738–1822)

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The moon, viewed in oblique sunlight. Stipple engraving, 1806, by J. Russell.

Sir William Herschel. Stipple engraving.

Sir William Herschel and Caroline Herschel. Colour lithograph by A. Diethe, ca. 1896.

Sir William Herschel. Stipple engraving by E. Scriven after J. Russell.

Astronomy: a 40-foot telescope constructed by William Herschel, in use outdoors. Coloured etching, 18--.

John Hunter, Edward Jenner, William Herschel and Humphry Davy. Engraving.

Sir William Herschel. Lithograph by J. Boilly after F. Rehberg, 1814.

Sir William Herschel. Stipple engraving by T. Ryder after L. F. Abbott, 1785.

Sir William Herschel. Stipple engraving by J. W. Bollinger after F. Rehberg, 1814.

Sir William Herschel. Line engraving by J. Walker, 1785.

The sun kings : the unexpected tragedy of Richard Carrington and the tale of how modern astronomy began / Stuart Clark.

Astronomy: a comet in the night sky. Wood engraving, ca. 1860.

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William Herschel

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Images featuring William Herschel

Works from the collections

Sir William Herschel. Lithograph by J. Boilly after F. Rehberg, 1814.

The sun kings : the unexpected tragedy of Richard Carrington and the tale of how modern astronomy began / Stuart Clark.

Sir William Herschel. Line engraving by J. Walker, 1785.

Sir William Herschel and Caroline Herschel. Colour lithograph by A. Diethe, ca. 1896.

Astronomy: a comet in the night sky. Wood engraving, ca. 1860.

William Herschel

Images from the collections

Images featuring William Herschel

Works from the collections

Sir William Herschel. Lithograph by J. Boilly after F. Rehberg, 1814.

The sun kings : the unexpected tragedy of Richard Carrington and the tale of how modern astronomy began / Stuart Clark.

Sir William Herschel. Line engraving by J. Walker, 1785.

Sir William Herschel and Caroline Herschel. Colour lithograph by A. Diethe, ca. 1896.

Astronomy: a comet in the night sky. Wood engraving, ca. 1860.

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