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Curating the Herschel Family Archive - an eclectic miscellany of material relating to the Herschels' exploration in astronomy, science, photography, music et al

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A fascinating and hugely enjoyable conference over the weekend at Bath's @BRLSI exploring the rich tapestry of Sir John Herschel's achievements; thanks for hosting a great event @c_herschelsoc, to @HerschelMuseum, and to the many great speakers for inspirational sessions!

Save the date - Saturday 8th June 2024. This unique day of talks promises to explore all aspects of John Herschel’s life from philosophy to art. This is a public event open to everyone - tickets are available now from brlsi.org

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"This treasure trove provides a window into the inner workings of Victorian science. It’s like having your ear at the door of scientists at work, hearing whispers of science quite literally in the making,” said Royal Society historian Louisiane Ferlier. makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/hs/corre…


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Over 10,000 letters by astronomer and photographic pioneer Sir John Frederick William Herschel FRS (1792-1871) have been digitised for the first time on our #ScienceInTheMaking portal. Travel through time to read about Herschel’s work in his own words: royalsociety.org/news/2024/06/s…

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We welcome applications for the 2023 Caroline Herschel Prize Lectureship, a prize that celebrates Caroline’s memory by supporting promising women astronomers early in their careers. ✨ Learn more and submit your applications here ⬇️ herschelsociety.org.uk/caroline-hersc…

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Join us for William Herschel’s 284th birthday celebration - music, art, history, astronomy - and cake 🎂💫#Herschel200 @TheCurveSlough @SloughLibraries #Slough thanks to @ace_southeast @HeritageFundUK eventbrite.com/e/william-hers…


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Made to celebrate women in astrophysics, The Caroline Herschel Medal also commemorates the longstanding scientific cooperation between Germany and the UK. We're still accepting nominations for this prestigious prize - learn more and nominate here! ⬇️ ras.ac.uk/awards-and-gra…

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Who do you think is the greatest astronomer of all time? 🤔🔭 Submit your answer at the link below and you could win personal guided tour of the Herschel Museum in Bath! ⬇️ brlsi.org/about-us/astro… Competition ends on Monday 26 September. 📅 @BRLSI @HerschelMuseum

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How did #astronomy in the 18th century shape our view of the cosmos? Tomorrow night film director George Sibley will introduce 'William Herschel & the Universe'. Friday 23rd September 7:30 pm Tickets 🎟 £2-5 brlsi.org/whatson/willia… #williamherschel #cosmology #brlsi


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We are excited to announce that the winner of the 2022 Caroline Herschel Prize Lectureship is Dr Alexandra Amon (@astroalexamon). Congratulations, Dr Amon! 🌌

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Hugely enjoyed 'Cosmic Harmonies: A Symposium Celebrating the Life, Science, Music, and Legacy of William Herschel' c/o University of York @YorkFestofIdeas - a festival feast of inspiring, engaging and entertaining sessions!


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You can now submit your applications for the 2022 Caroline Herschel Prize Lectureship! The prize was established to celebrate Caroline's memory by supporting promising female astronomers early in their careers.⭐ Learn more & find out how to apply here: herschelsociety.org.uk/caroline-hersc…

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I've enhanced this remarkable portrait of Sir John Herschel (1792–1871) English astronomer who named 7 moons of Saturn & 4 moons of Uranus (a planet his father discovered). An amazing, characterful face, gazing back from 155 years ago. It was taken in April 1867 by Julia Cameron.

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This star installation and the Herschel series are a homage to possibly the greatest observational astronomer in history - William Herschel. Zoom in!

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1819 CREATION OF A HYPO JOHN FREDERICK WILLIAM HERSCHEL (1792-1871) Herschel discovers that hyposulphite of soda dissolves silver halides, working further to introduce a 'hypo' which will stop the action of light on light-sensitive salts. Young Herschel below.

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Certain to be an excellent event. The lecture by Dr. Wolfgang Steinicke describes the epochal work of William and Caroline Herschel. ... billetto.co.uk/e/william-hers…


Very inspiring and insightful "digital just tickles two of your senses, I can see it, I can hear it...but I cannot really touch it, I cannot smell it". Though must declare a vested interest in silver halide photography and to having worked @kodak!

Swimming against the digital age. AN IMPOSSIBLE PROJECT in select theaters, VOD, and digital on June 1st. #ShotOnFilm



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Not long now! @HerschelMuseum reopens next week with brand-new audio tours that brings the house to life, including stories about how the Herschel family lived and worked in Bath. visitbath.co.uk/listings/singl…

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At w/e explored packet of Alexander Herschel (1836–1907) letters, son of Sir John. Minutely penned, this letter (1870) on travels in Norway with bro-in-law Admiral John (aka Jack) Maclear has finely sketched map of trip inc Gudvangen & Bondhus (deciphered with magnifying glass!)

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Brilliant to hear "It's lift off for a new science centre and kid's space academy near Ipswich" @kineticcenter1 - sounds fantastic and great re-purposing of building!

Lift off for new science centre and kid's space academy near Ipswich ipswichstar.co.uk/news/business/…



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