Who discovered the planet Uranus in 1781?

mk2norwich

According to my book, William Herschel. Aug 04 03, 5:10 AM

ChaosSonErebus

Well done. He discovered the moons in 1787 as well. Aug 04 03, 5:14 AM

gmackematix

PS. The planet was discovered by the musician and astronomer in the English city of Bath and originally called it Georgian after George III. Herschel also discovered infra-red light. Aug 04 03, 8:52 PM

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