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Herschel, William, 1738-1822

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  • The moon, viewed in oblique sunlight. Stipple engraving, 1806, by J. Russell.
  • Distinguished British men of science 1807-1808 assembled in the library of the Royal Institution, London. Mezzotint by W. Walker and G. Zobel after F. Skill and W. Walker, ca. 1860, after Sir J. Gilbert.
  • Sir William Herschel. Stipple engraving.
  • The moon, viewed in oblique sunlight. Stipple engraving, 1806, by J. Russell.
  • Sir William Herschel and Caroline Herschel. Colour lithograph by A. Diethe, ca. 1896.
  • Distinguished British men of science 1807-1808 assembled in the library of the Royal Institution, London. Mezzotint by W. Walker and G. Zobel after F. Skill and W. Walker, ca. 1860, after Sir J. Gilbert.
  • 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. Stipple engraving.
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Works

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

    Rehberg, F. | Reference: 4181i
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    The sun kings : the unexpected tragedy of Richard Carrington and the tale of how modern astronomy began / Stuart Clark.

    Clark, Stuart (Stuart G.) | Date: [2007], ©2007
  • view Sir William Herschel. Line engraving by J. Walker, 1785.
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    Sir William Herschel. Line engraving by J. Walker, 1785.

    | Date: 1785 | Reference: 4174i
  • view Sir William Herschel and Caroline Herschel. Colour lithograph by A. Diethe, ca. 1896.
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    Sir William Herschel and Caroline Herschel. Colour lithograph by A. Diethe, ca. 1896.

    Diethe, Alfred Richard, 1836- | Date: [1896?] | Reference: 4183i
  • view Astronomy: a comet in the night sky. Wood engraving, ca. 1860.
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    Astronomy: a comet in the night sky. Wood engraving, ca. 1860.

    | Date: 1860 | Reference: 46240i
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