0
Uranus is different from any other planet in the Solar System in that its axis of rotation is tilted 98 degrees. It is nearly parallel to the ecliptic. Uranus appears to be tipped on its side. This has some interesting effects on the planet. The Sun shines alternately on the poles and equatorial regions of the planet rather than constantly shining on its equatorial regions, as on Earth. Astronomers are not sure what accounts for this strange position. One theory suggests that a massive collision with another planet-sized body may have knocked Uranus on its side. This collision is believed to have taken place very early in the Solar System's history. Another strange fact about Uranus is that its magnetic field is tilted at a 60-degree angle to its axis of rotation. This angle is only 12 degrees on Earth. An interesting effect of Uranus' sideways tilt is that the tail of the planet's magnetic field is twisted like a corkscrew.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoUranus's rings aren't up and down, Uranus is flipped on its side. Thousands of years ago, Uranus was hit with a massive asteroid, possibly a planet and it got flipped on its side
Wiki User
∙ 14y agoBecause Uranus is rotating on it's back!!! It's south pole, points towards the Sun.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Uranus' rings are different from Saturn's rings how?
Uranus's ring is different than Saturns because Uranus is faded
Does Uranus have more rings than any other planet?
Uranus has 13 rings. Saturn also has 13 rings. So that means Uranus does not. (I think....)
Does Uranus have rings?
Uranus has a complicated ring system. It has 13 distinct rings but many more narrower and less pronounced. Uranus rings are made of rocks "All the gas giants in our solar system, including Neptune have rings. The rings of Neptune are made up of fairly small, very dark clumps of rock. Scientists believe that most of these clumps are about the size of a small car. There is also a large amount of dust in the rings. One of the rings has a twist in it."
How does Uranus orbit?
up and down
What was the first discovered about the planet Uranus in 1977?
Uranus's rings
Which planet rings stick up and down?
the tilted planet uranus
Does Uranus has rings?
Yes Uranus has rings
What is different about the rings on Uranus?
The difference of the rings on Uranus is they are vertical.
When was Rings of Uranus created?
Rings of Uranus was created in 1977.
Are there Rings on Jupiter Uranus Neptune?
Yes, there are rings on Jupiter and Neptune, and sideways rings on Uranus.
Does Uranus have rings around it at all?
yes,there are 11 rings around Uranus.
Uranus' rings are different from Saturn's rings how?
Uranus's ring is different than Saturns because Uranus is faded
Why does Uranus have rings around it?
because many years ago Uranus got tangled up with another planet
What Multi-colour ringed planet?
Uranus has multicolored rings around it. You can find this answer elsewhere , in places such as an encyclopedia , or a science textbook. Uranus' rings are up and down unlike the other planets. Saturn also has rings that are very visiable , but do not have as much color as Uranus. Thank you for asking this question.Uranus , The Planet
Does Uranus have more rings than any other planet?
Uranus has 13 rings. Saturn also has 13 rings. So that means Uranus does not. (I think....)
What Uranus is known for?
Uranus is known for it's rings, there a 11 known rings on planet uranus and they are a very famous attraction.
Which planet has 11 rings?
Uranus was known to have 11 rings, however the Hubble space telescope discovered two more bringing the total to 13.
