Description: The German-born astronomer William Herschel came to Bath as the organist to the newly opened Octagon Chapel. He was the first person to discover a new planet, Uranus, since ancient times.
Published in the European Magazine and London Review, January 1785, Vol. VII, preceding p.1. Published by J. Sewell, Cornhill, 1st February 1785. Copper-engr. See Image Ref. 42162.