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How the Discovery of Uranus 240 Years Ago Doubled the Size of the Solar System
Uranus' accidental discovery 240 years ago greatly enhanced our understanding of the solar system, doubling the size of the ...
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Uranus Was Discovered In 1781, And It Was Completely By Accident
Instead, they opted for "Uranus," in keeping with the established protocol of naming planets after ancient gods. Sign up for Chip Chick's newsletter and get stories like this delivered to your inbox.
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Today marks 244 years since Uranus was discovered
The seventh planet from the sun was first discovered on 13 March 1781 by William Herschel, a German-British astronomer.