From the Earth to the Moon · Character
Sir John Herschel
Astronomer cited for lunar observations.
minor
Also known as Herschel
First appearance: The Romance of the Moon
Sir John Herschel shows up with force in President Barbicane's Communication. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned in Barbicane's historical review as the subject of a scientific hoax about lunar observations.
Sir John Herschel first appears in 0004 the romance of the moon.
In President Barbicane's Communication: Mentioned in Barbicane's historical review as the subject of a scientific hoax about lunar observations.
Later, in The Romance of the Moon: Referenced for his later, lower estimates of lunar mountain heights, which were later corrected.
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- Protagonist
- Referenced astronomers and engineer
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