The Bizarre Characteristics Of Uranus | Our Solar System's Planets

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Uranus is the 7th planet from the Sun, known for its extreme cold and unique rotational characteristics, leading to distinct seasons. Its moons, rings, and composition, including water, ammonia, and methane ices, contribute to its distinctive appearance and properties.

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  • Uranus, named after the Greek god Ouranos, exhibits extreme axial tilt of 97 degrees, leading to unique seasons with prolonged periods of darkness and daylight at its poles.
  • Astronomers discovered Neptune through observations of Uranus' orbital irregularities, highlighting the interconnectedness of celestial bodies and the ongoing quest for understanding the outer reaches of our solar system.

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  • What is the unique feature of Uranus' axial tilt?

    97 degrees

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"Uranus: Cold, Unique, and Mysterious Planet"

  • Uranus is named after the Greek god of the sky, Ouranos, and has two pronunciations: Uranus and Uranus.
  • It is the 7th planet from the Sun, orbits at an average of 19.2 AU, and is the coldest planet at -220°C.
  • Astronomers discovered Neptune due to Uranus' unexpected orbit deviations, similar to the search for "Planet X".
  • Uranus' axial tilt of 97 degrees causes unique seasons, with poles experiencing 42 years of darkness followed by daylight.
  • The planet rotates every 17 hours and 14 minutes, with varying rotation speeds due to its gaseous surface.
  • Uranus is the least massive gas giant, with a diameter of 50,700km and a core surrounded by a mantle of water, ammonia, and methane ices.
  • The planet's atmosphere consists of helium, hydrogen, methane, and a cloud layer, giving it its aquamarine color.
  • Uranus has thirteen dark rings, discovered in 1977, and 27 moons named after figures in English literature.
  • The moons are divided into inner, major, and irregular categories, with the largest moon, Titania, having an axial tilt mirroring Uranus.
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