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The discovery of Uranus

The discovery of Uranus

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Wow, and a PM and 5 consecutive posts about me, lol

You're my stalking idol! Even better than Bernie!! 😵

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Originally posted by HandyAndy
While you're at it, also toast Pluto, also discovered on March 13 (1930).

Skoal!
Two planets were discovered on a March the 13th?

Funny how one gets named after an irritating Disney dog and the other is basis of hours of cheap TV gags.

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Originally posted by shavixmir
Two planets were discovered on a March the 13th?

Funny how one gets named after an irritating Disney dog and the other is basis of hours of cheap TV gags.
I think the dog was named after the planet.

The planet was named for the mythological ruler of the underworld, following the theme
of its neighbors, Uranus, god of the sky, and Neptune, god of the sea.

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Originally posted by HandyAndy
I think the dog was named after the planet.

The planet was named for the mythological ruler of the underworld, following the theme
of its neighbors, Uranus, god of the sky, and Neptune, god of the sea.
The Next Planet will be named Gene Simmons, god of thunder, and rock 'n roll.

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Originally posted by ChessPraxis
The Next Planet will be named Gene Simmons, god of thunder, and rock 'n roll.
Okay, but he has to be mythological.

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Originally posted by HandyAndy
Okay, but he has to be mythological.
A blood spewing, fire breathing vampire can not be real.

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Originally posted by HandyAndy
I think the dog was named after the planet.

The planet was named for the mythological ruler of the underworld, following the theme
of its neighbors, Uranus, god of the sky, and Neptune, god of the sea.
Nothing about anal sex in the name then?

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Originally posted by shavixmir
Nothing about anal sex in the name then?
Suck Uranus.

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Originally posted by shavixmir
Nothing about anal sex in the name then?
Not with accent on the first syllable:

YOUR-an-us.

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Originally posted by HandyAndy
While you're at it, also toast Pluto, also discovered on March 13 (1930).

Skoal!
Course it is, got ice in it🙂

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Uranus is also quite gaseous.

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Originally posted by lausey
Uranus is also quite gaseous.
I've heard about films where Uranus is turned into a giant black hole.

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Originally posted by shavixmir
I've heard about films where Uranus is turned into a giant black hole.
William Herschel, upon observing Uranus in 1789 noted, "A ring was suspected", and it was "a little inclined to the red".

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I've heard William Herschel was known for
poking his nose where he shouldn't.

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