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William Herschel discovered Enceladus, a moon of Saturn, during the first use of his new telescope which was then the largest in the world.

On August 28, in the year 1789, William Herschel discovered Enceladus, a moon of Saturn, during the first use of his new telescope which was then the largest in the world. This event is recorded as a Selected Events event in the history of August 28, a notable event in this corner of history.

Frederick William Herschel was a German–British astronomer and composer. He frequently collaborated with his younger sister and fellow astronomer Caroline Herschel. Born in the Electorate of Hanover, he followed his father into the military band of Hanover, before emigrating to Britain in 1757 at the age of 19.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on August 28, 1789 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Selected Events event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 5 Wikipedia articles.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 10 May 2026.

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