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It should come as no surprise that William Lassell is not only an astronomer, but a merchant as well. Though accomplished and famous astronomers would call Lassell an amateur, he is known for several discoveries, namely, the moons of Neptune, Saturn, and Uranus. Yes, he discovered Neptune’s Triton; Saturn’s Hyperion; and Uranus’ Ariel and ...
It is a curious fact that beer has facilitated the emergence of some of the key figures in the history of astronomy. For example, in a previous chapter, we have already covered the saga of Johannes Hevelius of Danzig in the late seventeenth century, whose fortune came through brewing. And it was also true of William Lassell (born June 18, 1799), the son of a timber merchant hailing from Moor ...
Lassell, William (1799–1880) (1799–1880) British astronomerLassell, who was born at Bolton in Lancashire, was a brewer by profession who became interested in astronomy. He built an observatory for himself at Starfield near Liverpool and developed an interest in techniques for building very large reflectors, which he used himself. In 1844 he ...
10 de may. de 2021 · Gerard Gilligan is a member of Liverpool Astronomical Society, and, since 2014, has been Chairman of the Society for the History of Astronomy (SHA, https://s...
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1 de ene. de 2018 · And it was also true of William Lassell (born June 18, 1799), the son of a timber merchant hailing from Moor Lane in Bolton, Lancashire, in England (Fig. 10.1). Discover the world's research.
18 de jun. de 2023 · Today is the birthday of William Lassell (June 18, 1799–October 5, 1880). He made great contributions to astronomy throughout his life, but that “hobby” was funded by the fortune he made at his Liverpool brewery. He was initially trained as a merchant, and in 1825 started an apparently successful brewery, and one account states that he ...
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