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British astronomer Sir William Hershel who discovered Uranus, was born.
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Astronomer William Herschel discovered the planet Uranus, which he named 'Georgium Sidus,' in honor of George III.
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Titania and Oberon, moons of Uranus, were discovered by William Herschel
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William Herschel and other astronomers spotted 5 moons circling Uranus during this period.
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The rings of Uranus were discovered.
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The Voyager 2 space probe swept past Uranus, coming within 50,679 miles of the seventh planet of the solar system.
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Space telescope Hubble photographed Uranus with rings.
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Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope reported the discovery of 2 new moons and 2 new rings circling Uranus
