To: Harmless Teddy Bear
Sir William Herschel, who discovered the planet in 1781, wanted to name it in honor of King George III (Georgium sidus), but that suggestion didn't win favor. The Brits for a time called the planet Herschel.
To: Verginius Rufus
It would have been better if they had left it at that.
They name comets after their discoverers, why not planets?
13 posted on
04/08/2006 4:43:18 PM PDT by
Harmless Teddy Bear
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To: Verginius Rufus
I'm guessing the king wasn't too thrilled with that turn of events!
:I'm suggesting we name it King George
:I'm suggesting we name it your ...
27 posted on
04/08/2006 6:19:11 PM PDT by
dangus
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