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William Lassell
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William Lassell

Scientist · born June 18, 1799 · died 1880

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William Lassell was an English merchant and astronomer. He is remembered for his improvements to the reflecting telescope and his ensuing discoveries of four planetary satellites.

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  1. ~50Received the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society1849
  2. ~59Received the Royal Medal1858

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