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John Frederick William Herschel (1792-1871), English scientist and astronomer, c1870

John Frederick William Herschel (1792-1871), English scientist and astronomer, c1870


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John Frederick William Herschel (1792-1871), English scientist and astronomer, c1870

John Frederick William Herschel (1792-1871), English scientist and astronomer, c1870. Son of the astronomer William Herschel (1738-1822), he continued his fathers work, discovering hundreds of nebulae and clusters, and mapped southern skies from South Africa. Coined the words photography, positive and negative and pioneered astronomical photography. From The Worlds Great Men (London, c1870). Engraving

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This print showcases John Frederick William Herschel, an eminent English scientist and astronomer, circa 1870. As the son of renowned astronomer William Herschel, he inherited a passion for celestial exploration and went on to make significant contributions in the field. Continuing his father's groundbreaking work, Herschel made remarkable discoveries by identifying hundreds of nebulae and clusters while meticulously mapping the southern skies from South Africa. However, Herschel's impact extended beyond his astronomical achievements. He played a pivotal role in the development of photography as well. In fact, he coined essential terms such as "photography" "positive" and "negative". By pioneering astronomical photography techniques, he revolutionized how we capture images of distant cosmic objects. The engraving featured here is sourced from The Worlds Great Men (London, c1870), showcasing Herschel's influential presence during that era. This image serves as a testament to his brilliance and dedication to expanding our understanding of both the heavens above and the artistry behind capturing them through photography

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