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Science Have you seen Uranus recently?
Science Have you seen Uranus recently? | Have you seen Uranus recently? |
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| by Davey Winder | |
| Saturday, 04 October 2008 | |
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Wikipedia assures me that Uranus is not only the seventh planet from the Sun, as well as being the third-largest planet in the solar system, but is also named in honour of the father of Kronos and grandfather of Zeus. Writing at Space.com, Joe argues that with a waxing moon the dark nights needed have arrived, and with the evening skies being clear as well it's planet spotting perfection. All you need is a pair of binoculars and the patience of a saint. None of which means jack, of course, unless you know where Uranus is located. Now I will readily admit that I could not find Uranus with both hands and a map, however Joe comes to the rescue once more. "Uranus, currently shining at magnitude +5.7, is now visible during the evening hours among the stars of Aquarius, the Water Carrier" he says. Well, that's that mystery solved then. And so it was I decided against spending my nights squinting into space for a glimpse of Uranus, and instead rather predictably set about compiling the 'Top Five Schoolboy Humour Facts About Uranus.'
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