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Há 20 horas · Sir John Herschel contributed to the fields of mathematics, physics, photography and chemistry, the philosophy of science, and most notably astronomy. His father William Herschel (1738-1822) and his aunt Caroline Herschel (1750-1848) were astronomers themselves, with William discovering the seventh planet Uranus.
Há 3 dias · ADVERTISEMENT. Sir John Herschel in a Cap, Julia Margaret Cameron, 1867. Hanging out with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, Cameron soaked up their love for naturalism and drama. These guys were “it” for the Victorian art scene, and their influence on Cameron was undeniable.
Há 3 dias · As per a statement in the Geological Society of South Africa’s April newsletter, Darwin’s discussions with astronomer/natural philosopher Sir John Herschel in the Cape were crucial to the development of this natural selection theory.
Há 5 dias · “His (Darwin’s) discussions with the astronomer/natural philosopher Sir John Herschel in the Cape were crucially important to the development of his ground-breaking theory of evolution by natural selection,” the statement read.
Há 4 dias · An account of it is to be found in John Timbs' "Year-Book of Facts" for 1851. With reference to this building, Sir John Herschel writes: "The house stands isolated in a garden, so as to be free from any material tremor from passing carriages.
Há 3 dias · The rectory is the residence of Sir William James Herschel, bart., son of the distinguished astronomer Sir John Herschel, first baronet. He is the inventor of the modern system of identification by finger-prints.
Há 1 dia · Babbage, John Herschel, George Peacock, and several other friends formed the Analytical Society in 1812; they were also close to Edward Ryan. As a student, Babbage was also a member of other societies such as The Ghost Club , concerned with investigating supernatural phenomena, and the Extractors Club, dedicated to liberating its members from ...
