Greetings Card : William Herschel, German-English astronomer
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William Herschel, German-English astronomer
Engraving of William Herschel, born in Hanover 1738. To avoid military service during the Seven Years War Herschel was smuggled into England where he remained for the rest of his life. He became interested in astronomer & being unable to afford a telescope he set about grinding his own lenses & making telescopes. His sister Caroline aided him in his work & became the first important woman astronomer. In 1781 Herschel discovered Uranus, the first siting of a new planet in historic times. Herschel died in 1822
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Astronomer Discoverer Herschel Portraits Surname H Uranus Will I Am Sir William
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Discover the fascinating world of astronomy with our unique range of greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This captivating card features an engravment of the renowned German-English astronomer, William Herschel. Born in Hanover in 1738, Herschel escaped military service during the Seven Years War and made his way to England, where he spent the rest of his life making groundbreaking discoveries in the field of astronomy. Perfect for the stargazer in your life, this card is a thoughtful and inspiring way to send a message of admiration, congratulations or well wishes. With its stunning imagery from Science Photo Library, this card is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the remarkable William Herschel, a German-English astronomer whose life was filled with extraordinary achievements. Born in Hanover in 1738, Herschel's path took an unexpected turn during the Seven Years War when he was smuggled into England to avoid military service. Little did anyone know that this would be the beginning of a lifelong journey dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of our universe. With an insatiable curiosity for astronomy but lacking financial means, Herschel embarked on a quest to construct his own telescopes by grinding lenses himself. His sister Caroline played an instrumental role in supporting him throughout this arduous process and eventually became renowned as the first significant woman astronomer. In 1781, Herschel made history by discovering Uranus, marking humanity's first sighting of a new planet in recorded times. This groundbreaking achievement solidified his place among the greatest astronomers of all time. Sadly, William Herschel passed away in 1822, leaving behind an enduring legacy that continues to inspire generations of scientists and stargazers alike. This engraving immortalizes his indomitable spirit and unwavering dedication to expanding our understanding of the cosmos.
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