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Would it perhaps make sense to say that he inferred the existence of an invisible form of light, rather than of energy? Michael Hardy 00:36 Apr 13, 2003 (UTC)

I agree. "Invisible light" is better, or "calorific rays" as I believe Herschel called the phenomenon. --HSag 20:06, 9 Dec 2004 (UTC)

Hi, You have listed 2 places of death. I think most people die in only one, this needs changing? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Veryscarymary (talk • contribs) 18:11, 23 March 2009 (UTC)

Georgian planet

Although HM Nautical Almanac Office continued to use the "Georgian" name in its tables until 1850, most astronomers had long since adopted the name Uranus. And non-British astronomers had never accepted "Georgian" in the first place. French astronomers called it "Herschel". German-speaking astronomers adopted the name Uranus soon after its discovery, and French astronomers gradually did so too.

The discovery and naming of Neptune a few years before 1850 finally prompted the Nautical Almanac to "get with the program". If more detail about "Georgian" naming issues is needed, it should probably go on the Uranus page rather than here. Curps 00:11, 3 Jun 2004 (UTC)

Sun theory

remember we're all crazy but crazy people go along way...... —Preceding unsigned comment added by 208.110.226.94 (talk) 02:56, 31 March 2008 (UTC)

Somebody added the following: He was known for eccentric theory that the Sun was inhabited. Is this true? The Singing Badger 21:36, 8 Dec 2004 (UTC)

I added that, and I believe it is true. Google "Herschel Sun inhabited" for various references. -- Curps 07:21, 9 Dec 2004 (UTC)

It is undoubtedly true that he believed it. It is not, however, true that it was an eccentric theory at that time, in the then prevailing state of astronomical knowledge.RachelBrown 22:46, 22 Apr 2005 (UTC)