Birthdate: March 7, 1792
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Slough, Buckinghamshire, England
Died: May 11, 1871
Sir John Herschel was an English polymath known for his contributions to mathematics, astronomy, chemistry, and photography. He is recognized for inventing the blueprint, conducting botanical studies, and introducing the Julian day system in astronomy. Herschel also named moons of Saturn and Uranus and conducted important research in photography, including studies on color blindness and ultraviolet rays. His influential work, the Preliminary Discourse, promoted an inductive approach to scientific experimentation and theory-building, leaving a lasting impact on the philosophy of science.
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