William Herschel is famous with astronomers everywhere, but few know of his many, many accomplishments. Herschel constructed the finest optics and telescopes the world had ever seen, and he built the largest telescope. He published a total of 127 scientific papers and was the first to try and explain the workings of the universe. His observations were phenomenal. He truly was the genius of the 18th century and today is justly recognized as the Father of Modern-Day Astronomy.

The presentation will be given by Larry Mitchell. Larry is the author of the “Visual Mysteries of the Universe” books, chairman of the Texas Star Party Advanced Observing Program, recipient of the TSP Lone Stargazers and Omega Centauri Awards. Additionally, he has discovered an asteroid, discovered a supernova, and presented lectures worldwide.