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Naming by John Herschel
- When
- 1852
- Where
- unknown
John Herschel suggested the names Ariel and Umbriel in 1852 at Lassell's request, though the origin of the names is uncertain.
The names of the four known Uranian satellites were suggested by John Herschel in 1852 at Lassell's request. The names are derived from characters created by William Shakespeare or Alexander Pope. It remains uncertain whether Herschel devised the names or if Lassell proposed them and sought Herschel's permission.
Sources
- Umbriel Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
- Ariel (moon) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
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