Friedrich Wilhelm Herschel

Positions

Royal Astronomical Society Encourages and promotes the study of astronomy

• First president ('20→'22)

Memberships

The Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge Fellowship of many of the world’s most distinguished scientists

• Member (Dec 7 '81→?)

Family

Issak Herschel Musician

• father ('38→?)

Caroline Herschel Astronomer

• sister

John Frederick William Herschel Astronomer

• son ('92→?)

Social

William Watson English physician and botanist

• friend