Herschel
biographical name
Her·schel
ˈhər-shəl 
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 31 Oct. 2025.
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