Discovery of Uranus

Course:
Astronomy

Six planets were known to the ancients: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. It wasn't until 1781, during the Age of Enlightenment, that Uranus was discovered.

Six planets were known to the ancients: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. It wasn't until 1781, during the Age of Enlightenment, that Uranus was discovered.

Lessons
Course Info
Neutron Stars
Small Angle Formula
Small Angle Formula - PROBLEM
Parsecs, Light Years, or AU? (Astronomical Distances)
Astronomical Distances - PROBLEMS
Kepler's First Law of Motion
Kepler's Second Law of Motion
Kepler's Third Law of Motion
Astronomical Masses
Astronomical Masses - PROBLEM
Brightness, Magnitude, & Luminosity - PROBLEMS
Black Holes
White Dwarf Stars
Let's Go To Mars
What is Earthshine?
Discovery of Uranus
Eclipses
Course Page
Astronomy
Course Description
Come with us as we explore our Universe! Learn about various celestial bodies including Neutron Stars, White Dwarfs, Black Holes, and more. We visit Mars, and explain the phenomenon of Earthshine. You will even learn all three of Kepler's Laws.