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Sir WIlliam Herschels Great Forty-Foot telescope
Sir WIlliam Herschels Great Forty-Foot telescope.. Sir William Herschels telescope or the Great Forty-Foot reflecting telescope built between 1785 and 1789 at Observatory House in Slough, England. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, London, 1820
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Sir William Herschel's Great Forty-Foot Telescope: A Glimpse into the Cosmos This print depicts Sir William Herschel's Great Forty-Foot telescope, an engineering marvel of the 18th century. Constructed between 1785 and 1789 at Observatory House in Slough, England, this reflecting telescope holds a significant place in the history of astronomy. Sir William Herschel, a German-born British astronomer, is renowned for his groundbreaking discoveries, including the identification of Uranus as a planet in 1781. In pursuit of his celestial investigations, he designed and built the Great Forty-Foot telescope, which boasted an impressive 48-inch (1.22-meter) primary mirror, making it one of the largest telescopes of its time. The telescope's design, illustrated in this copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by J. Farey, was published in Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature in 1820. The print showcases the telescope's grandeur, with its massive structure and intricate details, such as the equatorial mount and the secondary mirror. The Great Forty-Foot telescope allowed Herschel to make numerous important discoveries, including several new double stars, nebulae, and star clusters. His observations expanded our understanding of the universe and solidified his reputation as a pioneering astronomer. This print is not only a testament to Herschel's ingenuity and dedication but also a reminder of the awe-inspiring power of human curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge. It invites us to marvel at the wonders of the cosmos and the relentless human endeavor to unravel its mysteries.
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