Who Discovered Uranus? [ March 13th, 1781 ]

Universe Today ^ | April 16, 2017 | Matt Williams

[airdalechief]

Thanks for a morning laugh. I have two cats and the wife has some cukes.

[Paul R.]

Yes, but (seriously), in Greek does the 2nd syllable in this case contain a long or short vowel?

I disagree with the linked vid about life on such a planet — it’d most likely occur, if it does, in a water ocean well under the surface.

Slightly OT: An interesting question is whether intelligent life (think Star Trek 4) could evolve in such an ocean. Sure, dolphins & such are quite smart, but, they developed from land animals who may have been fairly bright themselves. Having had to deal with raccoons occasionally... Those little varmints are darn smart. I keep wondering what could be developed if they were bred aggressively for size, longevity, and brain capacity. Then again, we might not want the competition! (Good sci-fi story basis?)

[Fiji Hill]

The first recorded instance of Uranus being spotted in the night sky is believed to date back to Classical Antiquity. During the 2nd century BCE BC, Hipparchos - the Greek astronomer, mathematician and founder of trigonometry - apparently recorded the planet as a star in his star catalogue (completed in 129 BCE BC)....

FIFY!

[Fiji Hill]

When I see BCE I stop reading.

Amen!

Just say no to Christophobia.

[BenLurkin]

http://www.lerctr.org/~transit/healy/monkeys.wav

[Delta 21]

Both hands, a map and a flashlight may be needed.........

[Verginius Rufus]

Actually the Greek name, Ouranos, is accented on the last syllable.

[left that other site]

Steve Harvey and Neil DeGrasse Tyson Feud over Uranus:

https://www.littlethings.com/family-feud-neil-degrasse-tyson/

I saw it live as it happened. Ha Ha Ha

[bert]

Nancy Pelosi can’t find her’s with both hands and a mirror

[minnesota_bound]

Many politicians and hanger on’s in medieval times had their heads up their Uranus. Herschel gave it the name but had to pretend it was for a planet he discovered....