William Lassell
William Lassell | |
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| Born | 18 June 1799 Bolton, England |
| Died | 5 October 1880 (aged 81) Maidenhead, England |
| Known for | Discovered the moons Triton, Hyperion, Ariel and Umbriel |
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| Fields | Astronomer |
William Lassell (18 June 1799 – 5 October 1880) was an English merchant and astronomer. He is remembered for his improvements to the reflecting telescope and his ensuing discoveries of four planetary satellites.