Herschel

biographical name

Her·​schel ˈhər-shəl How to pronounce Herschel (audio)
Sir John Frederick William 1792–1871 and his father Sir William 1738–1822 English astronomers

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“Herschel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Herschel. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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