March 13th...Uranus and Wilbert Robinson

We examine the years 1781 and 1915 and take a look at two of histories moments from the past. William Herschel and the discovery of Uranus and Wilbert Robinson's grapefruit catch are discussed.

• http://www.espn.com/blog/sportscenter/post/_/id/37033/this-day-in-sports-wilbert-robinson-tries-to-catch-a-low-flying-grapefruit
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Herschel
• http://curious.astro.cornell.edu/about-us/56-our-solar-system/planets-and-dwarf-planets/general-questions/222-who-discovered-each-planet-intermediate
• https://www.amazon.com/Astronomy-Explained-Newtons-Principles-Mathematics/dp/0282645985u
• https://www.encyclopedia.com/science-and-technology/astronomy-and-space-exploration/astronomy-general/binary-star
• https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-Herschel

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