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    What was Herschel's suggestion as a name for Uranus?

    Question #41652. Asked by shady shaker.

    gmackematix

    Georgian after the monarch and patron of the sciences King George III.

    Nov 26 03, 11:03 PM
    mibmob

    Good Morning shady! He called it "the Georgium Sidus" (the Georgian Planet) in honour of King George III of England.

    Nov 27 03, 4:04 AM
    shady shaker

    The Georgian Star to be completely accurate Mibs.
    Good evening to you from the land that lost the Rugby World Cup to you Poms!!

    Nov 27 03, 5:04 AM
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    A bit of extra info- The name "Uranus" was first proposed by German astronomer Johann Elert Bode in order for it to be in conformity with the other planetary names - which are from classical mythology. Uranus is the ancient Greek deity of the Heavens, the earliest supreme god. This name did not achieve common use until 1850.

    Nov 27 03, 8:13 AM
    mibmob

    Sidus is certainly star. I wonder why they think it means planet?

    Nov 27 03, 2:35 PM

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