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It was because of anomalies un Uranus' orbit that Neptune was discovered.
Uranus was discovered on March 13, 1781 by William Herschel.
that it has rings, and rotates on it's side.
experiments with cathode rays lead to the discovery of the Electron.
He was the first person to discovery another planet (Uranus) since ancient times.
Uranus was almost named George's Star after King George III of England, who reigned at the time of its discovery in 1781 by William Herschel.
William Herschel is credited with the discovery in 1781. It seems John Flamsteed observed Uranus first, but failed to identify it as a new planet.
Uranium name is derived from the name of the planet Uranus. Uranus was discovered a few years before the discovery of Klaproth in 1789 - a mineral containing uranium.
Mathematical calculations to explain an anomaly in the orbit of Uranus. predicted it existence before it was seen.
1. Introduction 2. The Discovery 3. Appearance 4. Things that Make Up Uranus 5. Location 6. Interesting Facts
Neptune was discovered because of anomalies in the orbit of Uranus, indicating that another planet's gravitational pull was affecting Uranus's orbit. This led to the prediction and eventual discovery of Neptune in 1846 by Urbain Le Verrier and John Couch Adams.
The discovery of Uranus's innermost major moon Miranda is credited to Kuiper in the year 1948.