How the Discovery of Uranus 240 Years Ago Doubled the Size of the Solar System

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  • March 17, 2025

Uranus’ accidental discovery 240 years ago greatly enhanced our understanding of the solar system, doubling the size of the solar system as we knew it at the time. Here’s how a German astronomer stumbled upon the ice giant.

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