Uranus at opposition is just barely visible to the naked eye and was undoubtedly seen by the ancients. But it moves very slowly, about four degrees per year, so that its motion is not readily apparent. With no special reason to watch this particular dim star over the course of several months, none of the ancient records identify it as a planet.
Pulse (or the count of arterial pulse per minute) is equivalent to measuring the heart rate. The heart rate can also be measured by listening to the heart beat directly (auscultation), traditionally using a stethoscope and counting it for a minute. The radial pulse is commonly measured using three fingers.
Your heart rate is the amount of times your heart beats in one minute. To measure your pulse, all you need is a watch with a second hand. 1  Place your index and middle finger of your hand on the inner wrist of the other arm, just below the base of the thumb. 2  You should feel a tapping or pulsing against your fingers.