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William Lassell
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William Lassell was an English merchant and astronomer who lived from 1799 to 1880. He is notable for his contributions to astronomy during the 19th century, though the specific nature of his discoveries and their significance would require additional historical sources to fully explain.
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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.
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