02266cam a22003373u 4500 64649 UtSlPG 20260610134506.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QB Clerke, Agnes M. (Agnes Mary), 1842-1907 The Herschels and Modern Astronomy Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-02-27 Fay Dunn, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Herschels and Modern Astronomy" by Agnes M. Clerke is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the lives and contributions of the Herschel family, particularly William Herschel, to the field of astronomy. It delves into their scientific discoveries, methods, and the broader impact they had on modern astronomical thought during their time. At the start of the work, the author introduces the early life of William Herschel, detailing his familial background and initial foray into music before transitioning into astronomy. The text captures Herschel's determination to pursue knowledge, highlighting his self-education in mathematics and optics, which eventually led him to build his own telescopes. This foundational portion sets the stage for exploring his remarkable achievements in astronomy, including the discovery of the planet Uranus and his pioneering work with telescopes, establishing Herschel as a pivotal figure in the scientific landscape of his era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Astronomy -- History Herschel, William, 1738-1822 Herschel, John F. W. (John Frederick William), 1792-1871 Herschel, Caroline Lucretia, 1750-1848 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64649 105472 105472