1. Home
  2. / John Herschel
  3. / Who was John Herschel the Younger's renowned grandfather?

Who was John Herschel the Younger's renowned grandfather?

  • Isaac Newton

  • Albert Einstein

  • William Herschel

  • Galileo Galilei

Answer

William Herschel, the renowned grandfather of John Herschel the Younger, was an esteemed astronomer and musician of German origin. He gained widespread recognition for his groundbreaking discoveries, which include the planet Uranus and its moons, as well as numerous nebulae and star clusters. Herschel's meticulous observations and contributions to astronomy significantly advanced the field and solidified his position as one of the most prominent figures in scientific history.
U

Unveiling John Herschel: The Stellar Story of an English Engineer and Astronomer!

Take the John Herschel Quiz
Subscribe newsletter

Subscribe Now!

Learn something
new everyday

Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox