William Herschel (1738-1822) German-born English astronomer, investigating heating effect of infra-red (published 1800) In background is Herschel's 40

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William Herschel (1738-1822) German-born English astronomer, investigating heating effect of infra-red (published 1800) In background is Herschel's 40ft reflecting telescope. Artist's reconstruction

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