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Sir John Herschel, 1st Baronet
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Also Known As Sir John Herschel, 1st Baronet • Sir John Frederick William Herschel, 1st Baronet
Born March 7, 1792 • Slough • England
Died May 11, 1871 (aged 79) • England
Founder Royal Astronomical Society
Awards And Honors Copley Medal (1847) • Copley Medal (1821)
Notable Family Members father William Herschel
Subjects Of Study Eta Carinae • Sun • binary star • nebula

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