As a proper noun uranus
is uranus (planet).
As an adjective herschelian is
of or pertaining to (william herschel) (1738–1822), german-born british astronomer and composer who discovered the planet uranus.
uranus
Proper noun
(
en proper noun)
(Greek god) The Greek god who personified]] of the sky and heavens and [[father#Verb, fathered the Titans. Roman counterpart: Caelus.
The seventh planet in our solar system, with twenty-seven known moons, discovered in 1781 by (Sir William Herschel).
Synonyms
* (deity) Father Sky
* (planet) Herschel; Georgium Sidus (until the mid-19th century)
* (planet) (in astronomy and astrology)
Synonyms
* (planet) Georgian planet, Georgium Sidus , Herschel
Related terms
* Uranian
* uranic
* uranium
See also
*
* giant planet
* Jovian planet
* outer planet
* superior planet
herschelian
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Of or pertaining to (William Herschel) (1738–1822), German-born British astronomer and composer who discovered the planet Uranus.
English eponyms