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On 2005-02-19, lrobinson54 wrote:
Originally, as the writer recalls, the Seventh Planet was named "The Georgian Star" when Sir William Herschel discovered it using his newly designed telescope. European and American astronomers (among others) denounced the naming thereof, for political and other reasons. Pedantically, it was discovered by William Herschel, he wouldn't be knighted for another 35 years. The French initially called it Herschel, although this lapsed quite quickly. 'Minerva' also lurked for a while. (Interestingly, I also find the name stuck, in some respects - at least one UK government institution was using Georgium Sidus until 1850...) -- -Andrew Gray |
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Andrew Gray wrote: The French initially called it Herschel, although this lapsed quite quickly. 'Minerva' also lurked for a while. I've run across reference to it as "Herschel" in a book from the period, but can't remember which one. Pat |
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