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William Lassell

British astronomer

Died when: 81 years 109 days (975 months)
Star Sign: Gemini

 

William Lassell

William Lassell FRS FRSE FRSL FRAS (18 June 1799 – 5 October 1880) was an English merchant and astronomer.He is remembered for his improvements to the reflecting telescope and his ensuing discoveries of four planetary satellites.


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