Early Distance Estimate for Andromeda1785
Notes the appearance of the Andromeda nebula and attempts an early estimate of its distance, still treating it as a nearby great nebula.
Historical person
William Herschel Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for William Herschel, based on 1 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
1 records1785–17851 events1 places
Chronological biography
1785
Titles and roles
Astronomer
Record provenance
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