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On September 17, 1789, British astronomer William Herschel discovered Saturn’s moon Mimas using a 40-foot reflecting telescope. While it appeared as a mere bright dot for two centuries, later missions revealed its distinctive 'Death Star' appearance and a hidden global ocean.
The article explores how technological advancements, starting from William Herschel's discovery of infrared rays to the James Webb Space Telescope, have expanded human perception beyond visible light, revealing a hidden universe and transforming our understanding of reality.
The Daily Telescope showcases an image of the Running Man Nebula, a reflection nebula located in the Orion constellation's "sword." The nebula, consisting of interstellar gas that reflects nearby stars' light, was discovered by William Herschel in 1786. The photograph was captured by David Beverly using a William Optics GT81 telescope and a QHY168C CMOS camera.
The Royal Society has digitized around 250,000 documents, including the first scientific finding signed by a woman, Martha Gerrish's descriptions of the stars in 1734. The archive also includes discoveries by Isaac Newton, Victorian fossil hunters, and pioneer photographers. Making the history of science more accessible to the public is "essential," says Royal Society historian Louisiane Ferlier.
The Royal Society has digitized around 250,000 documents, including the first scientific finding signed by a woman, Martha Gerrish's descriptions of the stars in 1734. The archive also includes discoveries by Isaac Newton, Victorian fossil hunters, and pioneer photographers. The documents cover everything from climate observations, the history of color, how to conduct electricity, and animals. Making the history of science more accessible to the public is "essential," says Royal Society historian Louisiane Ferlier.