Uranus planet

Uranus Timeline

By mollylavoie123

  • Collision

    Early in history of the planet, scientists believe Uranus was hit by something causing it to change its rotation

  • First discovered as a star

    It was first recorded as a star instead of a planet.

  • Herschel discovers Uranus

    William Herschel (1738-1822) first recognized it as a comet, but then found it to be a planet.

  • First 4 moons discovered

    William Herschel discovers the first 4 moons Titania, Oberon, Ariel and Umbriel.

  • Fifth moon discovered

    The fifth moon was discovered by Gerard Kuiper.

  • Scientists discover ring system

    Scientists discover that Uranus has a ring system.

  • Voyager 2 Spacecraft flew by Uranus

    Voyager 2 flew by uranus in 1986 and detected a magnetic field 50 times stronger than earths.

  • Hubble telescope

    The Hubble Telescope discovered 2 previously unknown rings of uranus