Voyager 2 discovered 10 moons, studied the planet's cold atmosphere, and examined its ring system, discovering two new rings. It also imaged Uranus's five large moons, revealing that their surfaces are …

Apr 22, 2025 · March 13, 1781: British astronomer William Herschel discovers Uranus – the first new planet discovered since ancient times – while searching for faint stars.

Jan 2, 2026 · Uranus was discovered by the English astronomer William Herschel, who had undertaken a survey of all stars down to eighth magnitude —i.e., those about five times fainter than stars visible …

William Herschel (1738-1822) discovered the planet Uranus in 1781. It was the first planet discovered since the beginning of recorded history. The discovery of Uranus brought Herschel much fame, …

Mar 13, 2020 · Learn more about how William Herschel discovered Uranus in 1781, the first new planet that had been discovered since antiquity

Dec 31, 2025 · The discovery of Uranus marked a significant milestone in astronomy. It was the first planet identified with a telescope, expanding our understanding of the solar system beyond the five …

Jan 4, 2026 · Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have identified a new moon, S/2025 U1, orbiting the ice giant Uranus. The discovery was made using advanced infrared imaging …

Mar 13, 2025 · The 7th planet – Uranus – was discovered on March 13, 1781, completely by accident. British-German astronomer William Herschel was performing a survey of all stars of at least …

Aug 13, 2019 · When Uranus, the seventh planet from the Sun, was discovered in 1781, it expanded the known limits of our solar system. It was also the first planet to be discovered using a telescope, as …

William Herschel first observed Uranus on 13 March 1781, leading to its discovery as a planet, expanding the known boundaries of the Solar System for the first time in history and making Uranus …