Herschel originated the use of the Julian day system in astronomy. He named seven moons of Saturn and four moons of Uranus – the seventh planet, discovered by his father Sir William Herschel. He made many contributions to the science of photography, and investigated colour blindness and the chemical power of ultraviolet rays. His Preliminary Discourse (1831), which advocated an inductive approach to scientific experiment and theory-building, was an important contribution to the philosophy of science.
关键事实
- Born: March 7, 1792 in Slough, Buckinghamshire, England
- 逝世: 1871
- 领域: Science
- 奖项: 1836) Royal Medal (1836, 1840) Knight of the Royal Guelphic Order
遗产与影响
The influence of John Herschel extends far beyond their own lifetime. They fundamentally shaped our understanding of the natural world, and their discoveries and theories remain foundational to this day.
虽然他/她于1871年逝世,但其思想至今仍被全球学者与从业者研究、辩论与发展。
John Herschel至今仍是England诞生的最受赞誉的头脑之一,是该地区丰厚思想遗产的明证。
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