Where does planet Uranus get its name?

Answer 1

Uranus is the ancient Greek deity of the Heavens, the earliest supreme god. == == William Herschel was going to name the planet Georgium Sidu (George's Star). But Johann Elert Bode decided to name it Uranus the Latinized version of the greek god of the sky Ouranus. He argued for it to be named after the father of Saturn. Finally it was switched from Georgium Sidus to Uranus In Greek Mythology, Uranus, or Ouranous was the god of the Sky, father of the Titans; and grandfather of the Olympian Gods.
From the Greek god Uranus (also known as Caelus)
Astronomer William Herschel is credited with the discovery of Uranus in 1781. He was using a telescope he built himself when he spotted a dim object. He watched it for years and determined it had to be a planet.

Herschel argued with other astronomers over the new planet's name. He wanted to name it after King George III of Great Britain while others wanted him to name it after himself. Finally, they chose to name it like the other planets-- after an ancient god. Uranus was named after Ouranos, one of the first gods (technically a titan) in Greek mythology.[1]

Answer 2

the latin form of ouranos, the greek word for sky

Answer 3

The planet Uranus got its name from the Greek "Deity of the sky"

Answer 4

Uranus is named for the Greek god of the sky, Uranus. The planets are named for Greek and Roman gods.

Answer 5

Uranus got its name on the day it was discovered.The day it was discovered was 1781

Answer 6

The Greek God Uranus, The Planet wwas named After Him.

Answer 7

Planet Uranus gets its name from the Greek god of the sky, Uranus. It is fitting for the seventh planet from the Sun as Uranus is associated with the heavens and the sky.

Answer 8

From the Greek/Roman god of the sky.

Answer 9

it was derieved from the "God of the sky"