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1846 was a year notable for astronomical discoveries.
Astronomer Johann Galle discovered the planet Neptune, (PROSE: Neptune) on 23 September. (PROSE: Time Traveller's Diary)
On 10 October, William Lassell discovered Triton, Neptune's largest moon. (PROSE: Time Traveller's Diary)