This planet was originally named in 1781 by the British astronomer William Herschel - he called it Georgium Sidus (meaning "the Georgian planet") to honor the King George III of England. The name was later changed to Uranus, the ancient mythological god of the sky, Ouranos. The name Uranus was suggested by the German astronomer Johann Elert Bode.
Uranus has been visited by NASA's Voyager 2, whose closest approach was on January 24, 1986.
Uranus is the 7th planet from the sun.
Uranus has been visited by NASA's Voyager 2, whose closest approach was on January 24, 1986.
Uranus is the 7th planet from the sun.