"Georgium Sidus" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Coined by German-born British astronomer and composer William Herschel in 1781, after King George III + Latin sīdus (“star”). Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Q14277|in=1781|nobycat=1}} Coined by German-born British astronomer and composer William Herschel in 1781, {{der|en|la|sīdus||star}} Latin sīdus (“star”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|nolinkhead=1}} Georgium Sidus
  1. (astronomy, obsolete) The planet Uranus. Tags: obsolete Categories (topical): Astronomy

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