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n. - English astronomer (born in Germany) who discovered infrared light and who catalogued the stars and discovered the planet Uranus (1738-1822);

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  • About four hundred miles away from Herschel is Dawson, capital of the Yukon.
  • I went back and re-read, and there are hints even at the star that Herschel is in more emotional pain that his wife is in physical pain.
  • Slakker told me to call Herschel to take Jacky's place at work.
  • Only his old football pals still called Herschel by that nickname.
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