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Scientists believe Uranus was hit by an object causing a rotation change
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The first recorded observation of Uranus was by John Flamsteed in 1690, an English astronomer who was famous for discovering stars. It's faintness in the sky and slow motion made him believe it was a star.
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Discovered accidentally, Uranus was long mistaken as a star because of its dimness
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The first of 27 moons were discovered by Sir William Hershel
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Nine rings were unexpectedly discovered by James Elliott during observations of the planet's atmosphere.
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The first of many rings of Uranus were discovered.
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Voyager 2 visits Uranus and discovers 10 small moons, in addition to the 5 discovered prior.
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Hubble's sensitivity discovers two more feint rings, twice the size of the previously known ring system.