Uranus: Exploration

uranus88Uranus’s Unique Atmosphere. When we talk about Uranus, one of the first things that comes to mind is its unusual atmosphere. This distant ice giant boasts a composition quite different from the more familiar planets like Earth or Mars.Snificant Events. March 13, 1781: British astronomer William Herschel discovers Uranus – the first new planet discovered since ancient times – while searching for faint stars. 1787-1851: Four Uranian moons are discovered