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William Herschel's Accomplishments

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I chose this topic because it is something I know nothing about. While I do know some about the planets, I do not know how they were discovered. I think it is fascinating how before all of this technology people invented so many things and devices that helped us be where we are today. William Herschel didn’t start out his life and career interested in space and the stars. He started as a music teacher and musician. He was in his 30s before he started asking questions and looking at the stars. I think Herschel’s motivation came from wanting to learn more about the world around him and reading. While Herschel was still a musician, he read “Opticks by Robert Smith”1. In the books last few chapters, Smith talked about “Telescopial

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