Triton Observation1846
Lassell begins follow-up observations confirming that the newly found object moves with Neptune as a satellite.
Historical person
William Lassell Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for William Lassell, based on 3 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
3 records1846–18473 events0 places
Chronological biography
1846
Discovery of Triton10 October 1846
Lassell discovers Triton, Neptune's largest moon, only seventeen days after Neptune itself is identified as a planet.
1847
Triton Orbit1847
Continued observations establish Triton as a genuine moon of Neptune rather than a background star.
Record provenance
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