Discovery of Uranus and Contributions of William Herschel

Which of the following planets was NOT known to the ancients?

• Uranus

• Venus

• Mars

• Mercury

What was the initial assumption about the celestial body Herschel discovered?

• A galaxy

• A black hole

• A comet

• A new star

What name did Herschel originally propose for the planet he discovered?

• Neptune

• Georgium Sidus

• Saturn II

• Herschel

Who named the moons Oberon and Titania, and what inspired these names?

• William Herschel, inspired by Greek mythology

• John Herschel, inspired by Shakespeare

• Caroline Herschel, inspired by Roman mythology

• George III, inspired by English royalty

What was the broader impact of Herschel's discovery of Uranus on astronomy?

• It opened the door to new astronomical discoveries.

• It confirmed the ancients' knowledge of the solar system.

• It led to the reclassification of all known planets.

• It suggested that no further discoveries were possible.