Tag: Neptune

This day in history we feature Triton. The largest moon of the planet Neptune, is discovered by astronomer William Lassell on this day in 1846. Trivia – Triton Triton is the largest natural satellite of the planet Neptune, it is the only large moon in the Solar System with a retrograde orbit, an orbit in […]

The BBC began experimental regular television broadcasts on this day in 1932. Did you know that: • William Sheppard was issued a patent for his “Improved Liquid Soap” on this day in 1865• Cadillac Motor Company was founded on this day in 1902• NASA’s Voyager 2 spacecraft provided photographic proof of the existence of Neptune’s […]