The Planet Uranus

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.

Today in Astronomy History
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March 9, 1497
Nicolaus Copernicus first recorded astronomical observation, a lunar occultation of the star Aldebaran.

March 9, 1959
First known radar contact is made with Venus

March 9, 1997
Due to an Eclipse, observers in China, Mongolia and Siberia can view the Comet Hale-Bopp during the day.

March 9, 2006
Liquid water found on Saturn's sixth largest moon, Enceladus.

...also in Astronomy Today
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March 9, 2010
Pluto rises within 8° of waning, crescent Moon