Planet Uranus

Today in Astronomy History
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May 24, 1543
Nicolaus Copernicus Died in Frauenburg, Germany. Copernicus is known for developing the Sun-centric view of the solar system.

May 24, 1981
Harold J. Reitsema, William B. Hubbard, Larry A. Lebofsky and David J. Tholen the Neptunian moon, Larissa.

Welcome to Planet Uranus
A website about the planet Uranus

Named after the Greek god of the sky, Uranus is a gas giant which is visable to telescopic viewing. The Uranus was the first planet discovered in modern (non-classical) times by Sir William Herschel on March 13, 1781. It is also the first planet discover with a telescope as opposed to the naked eye.