Herschel Collection

Lunar Society
The Lunar Society of Birmingham sought to improve society using science; its members included Priestley, Wedgwood, Erasmus Darwin, Herschel, and Watt

Herschels impression of the Milky Way

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William Herschel and his sister Caroline at their telescope, 1700s. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

Sir Frederick William Herschel, 1738 - 1822
3083212 Sir Frederick William Herschel, 1738 - 1822.; Private Collection; (add.info.: German-born British astronomer. Hand writing sample.).

Sir William Herschel's telescope or the Great Fort-Foot telescope built between 1785
FLO4573983 Sir William Herschel's telescope or the Great Fort-Foot telescope built between 1785 and 1789 at Observatory House in Slough, England

Reflecting telescope of 40 ft/12 m focal length, 1789, 19th century (engraving)
541245 Reflecting telescope of 40 ft/12 m focal length, 1789, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Built by William Herschel (1738-1822) the German-born English astronomer

William Herschel's reflecting telescope with focal length of 40 feet, Slough, England. Engraving 1809
531621 William Herschel's reflecting telescope with focal length of 40 feet, Slough, England. Engraving 1809.; (add.info)

Dr Fried Wilh Herschel - Astronomer

William Herschels Forty Foot Telescope (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF133386 William Herschels Forty Foot Telescope (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Portrait medallion of astronomer Sir William Herschel. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co

Portraits of Sir William Herschel, King Ferdinand
Portrait medallions of Sir William Herschel, Ferdinand, King of Two Sicilies, and Governor William Franklin. Chromolithograph drawn by Grivell and lithographed by Parrot et Co

Sketches at the Waterloo Coursing Meeting, Altcar, near Liverpool (engraving)
1626293 Sketches at the Waterloo Coursing Meeting, Altcar, near Liverpool (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Waterloo Coursing Meeting, Altcar)

McClintocks Travelling Party Discovering the Remains of Cairn at Cape Herschel
931474 McClintocks Travelling Party Discovering the Remains of Cairn at Cape Herschel, illustration from The second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin

Old Vauxhall - from the original cartoon, pub. 1933 (litho)
STC421782 Old Vauxhall - from the original cartoon, pub. 1933 (litho) by Wearne, Harry (1852-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

Julia Herschel, 1865. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Julia Herschel, 1865. Julia Herschel was the daughter of Sir John Frederick William Herschel

Sir John Herschel, April 1867. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Sir John Herschel, April 1867

Sir John Herschel, 1875. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Sir John Herschel, 1875

Sir John Herschel, 1867. Creator: Julia Margaret Cameron
Sir John Herschel, 1867

Herschel, (1738-1822), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Herschel, (1738-1822), 1830. William Herschell (1738-1822) German-born British astronomer, composer and brother of fellow astronomer Caroline Herschel

Sir John Frederick William Herschel, British astronomer, 1867. The son of Sir William Herschel, who discovered the planet Uranus

Sir John Herschel, astronomer and scientist, 1810s. Artist: Gaspare Gabrielli
Sir John Herschel, astronomer and scientist, 1810s. Portrait of John Herschel as a young man. The son of astronomer Sir William Herschel, John Herschel discovered 525 nebulae and clusters

Sir Wilhelm Friedrich Herschel, German-born British astronomer and composer, 19th century. Artist: E Scriven
Sir Wilhelm Friedrich Herschel, German-born British astronomer and composer, 19th century. Herschel (1738-1822) became famous for discovering the planet Uranus

Sir William Herschel, German-born British astronomer. Artist: E Scriven
Sir William Herschel, German-born British astronomer. Holding a diagram of planets and their planetry rings. Herschel (1738-1822) constructed his own telescope after taking up astronomy as a hobby

William Herschels reflecting telescope of 40 ft (12 m) focal length, 1789 (1807). Built by the German-born English astronomer, William Herschel (1738-1822), in the grounds of his home in Slough

John Frederick William Herschel, English scientist and astronomer, c1870. The son of Sir William Herschel, who discovered the planet Uranus

Sir William Herschel, astronomer, 1790s. Artist: John Russell
Sir William Herschel, astronomer, 1790s. Holding a diagram of planets and their planetry rings. Herschel constructed his own telescope after taking up astronomy as a hobby

Sir Frederick William Herschel, 1800s. Herschel, the German-born British astronomer, constructed his own telescope after taking up astronomy as a hobby

William Herschels reflecting telescope with focal length of 40 feet, Slough, England, 1809. The illustration shows the top of the brick foundation

John Frederick Herschel (1792-1871), English astronomer and scientist, 1847. A photograph off Herschel taken when he was Master of the Mint (1850-1855) showing him holding a florin (2 shilling piece)

William Herschels 20ft telescope erected at Feldhausen, Cape of Good Hope, 1834-1838 (1847). Artist: G H Ford
William Herschels 20ft telescope erected at Feldhausen, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa, 1834-1838 (1847). This telescope was used by Herschels son John during his expedition to catalogue

William Herschel (1738-1822) German-born English astronomer. Herschel discovered Uranus in 1781. It was the first planet to be discovered since ancient times

Frederick William Herschel, 1738 - 1822. German-born English astronomer and composer

Valley Fassa Opposite Gries Sir John Frederick
Valley of Fassa from Opposite Gries; Sir John Frederick William Herschel (British, 1792 - 1871); 1834; Graphite drawing made with the aid of a camera lucida; 20 x 30.8 cm (7 7, 8 x 12 1, 8 in.)

Ravine Simplon opposite Isella Sir John Frederick
Ravine in the Simplon opposite Isella; Sir John Frederick William Herschel (British, 1792 - 1871); September 1, 1821; Graphite drawing made with the aid of a camera lucida; 29.7 x 20.5 cm (11 11)

Valley Saltina Brieg Entrance Simplon Sir John
Valley of the Saltina near Brieg at Entrance of the Simplon; Sir John Frederick William Herschel (British, 1792 - 1871); 1821; Graphite drawing made with the aid of a camera lucida; 19.7 x 29.7 cm

J. F. W Herschel Julia Margaret Cameron British
J.F.W. Herschel; Julia Margaret Cameron (British, born India, 1815 - 1879); Hawkhurst, Kent, England; April 1867; Albumen silver print

Portrait Caroline Emilia Mary Herschel John Jabez
Portrait of Caroline Emilia Mary Herschel; John Jabez Edwin Mayall (English, 1813 - 1901); about 1853; Daguerreotype

Etching Country Scene Sir John Frederick William
Etching of a Country Scene; Sir John Frederick William Herschel (British, 1792 - 1871); March 1839; Cliche verre; 7.7 x 10.5 cm (3 1, 16 x 4 1, 8 in.)

Camera Work Herschel 1913 Julia Margaret Cameron
Camera Work: Herschel, 1913. Julia Margaret Cameron (British, 1815-1879). Photogravure

Sir Frederick William Herschel, 1738

Sir William Herschel (Frederick) 1738-1822. German Born British Astronomer. From The Book " Gallery Of Portraits" Published London 1833

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Astronomer John Frederick William Herschel. Hand-colored engraving of a painting by H. W. Pickersgill

Fw Herschel / Telescope
SIR FREDERICK WILLIAM HERSCHEL German-English astronomer discovering the planet Uranus in 1781, while his sister Caroline Lucretia takes notes

Sir Fw Herschel / Slough 2
SIR FREDERICK WILLIAM HERSCHEL German-English astronomers home, Herschel House, at Slough: view from the garden Date: 1738 - 1822

Sir Fw Herschel / Slough 1
SIR FREDERICK WILLIAM HERSCHEL German-English astronomers home, Herschel House, at Slough: view from the street Date: 1738 - 1822

Sir Fw Herschel / Bath
SIR FREDERICK WILLIAM HERSCHEL German-English astronomers home at 7 New King Street, Bath Date: 1738 - 1822

Fw Herschel / Thomson
SIR FREDERICK WILLIAM HERSCHEL German-English astronomer Date: 1738 - 1822

Herschel / Mayall Daguerre
SIR JOHN FREDERICK WILLIAM HERSCHEL Astronomer; one of the founders of the Royal Astronomical Society, seen here in old age Date: 1792 - 1871

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Herschel, a name that resonates with brilliance and innovation. Dr Fried Wilh Herschel, an esteemed astronomer and member of the Lunar Society, left an indelible mark on the scientific world. PSCI2A-00005, his groundbreaking discovery of the Milky Way's true nature revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos. His legacy lives on through iconic images such as William Herschel's Forty Foot Telescope engraving, showcasing his relentless pursuit of knowledge. A black and white photo captures the essence of this visionary scientist who dared to explore uncharted territories in space. A portrait medallion immortalizes Sir William Herschel, reminding us of his contributions to astronomy. Portraits alongside King Ferdinand depict the recognition he received for his remarkable achievements. Beyond astronomy, Herschel had diverse interests captured in engravings like Sketches at the Waterloo Coursing Meeting near Liverpool. His thirst for exploration extended even further as McClintock's Travelling Party discovered remains at Cape Herschel. Intriguingly, Old Vauxhall litho from 1933 reveals another facet of Herschel's life - a man with varied passions beyond science. Julia Herschel's photograph from 1865 portrays a woman connected to him intimately while Sir John Herschel stands tall in April 1867 - both captured by Julia Margaret Cameron, more than just a name; it represented curiosity personified. From unraveling celestial mysteries to embracing art and culture, he embodied intellectual versatility that continues to inspire generations today.