Uranus

Uranus

By katykate

  • British Astronomer was born

    British Astronomer was born
    British astronomer Sir William Hershel who discovered Uranus, was born.

  • Astronomer William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus

    Astronomer William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus
    Astronomer William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus, which he named 'Georgium Sidus,' in honor of George III.

  • 2 moons on Uranus Discovered

    2 moons on Uranus Discovered
    Titania and Oberon, moons of Uranus, were discovered by William Herschel

  • Other Moons

    Other Moons
    William Herschel and other astronomers spotted 5 moons circling Uranus during this period.

  • Rings On Uranus

    Rings On Uranus
    The rings of Uranus were discovered.

  • Voyage 2 Space Probe

    Voyage 2 Space Probe
    The Voyager 2 space probe swept past Uranus, coming within 50,679 miles of the seventh planet of the solar system.

  • Space Telescope

    Space Telescope
    Space telescope Hubble photographed Uranus with rings.

  • 2 new Moons and 2 New rings

    2 new Moons and 2 New rings
    Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope reported the discovery of 2 new moons and 2 new rings circling Uranus