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= William Herschel
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William Herschel (1738-1822) was a German-born astronomer, composer, and musician who became a significant figure in the history of astronomy. He is best known for discovering the planet Uranus in 1781, which was the first planet discovered with the aid of a telescope. This discovery expanded the known boundaries of the solar system at the time and led to a deeper understanding of celestial mechanics.