Wilkins, John H. (John Hubbard), 1794-1861 · Boston, Hilliard, Gray, Little, and Wilkins · leaf 43
the inner ring and body of the planet. 40. The surface of Saturn is sometimes diversifiedlike that of Jupiter with spots and belts; which, likethose, often vary. Saturn has 7 satellites, revolving atdifferent distances, and in various times, from little lessthan 1 day to nearly 80. The nearest is… … Of Uranus. 21 Sect. 10. Of Uranus. 41. The planet Uranus was discovered by Dr. Her-schel on the 13th March, 1781. Before that time, it hadbeen seen by several astronomers. It was considered asmall star, and was introduced as such into several ca-talogues of the stars. But Herschel first discovered…
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