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Why is Uranus colder then Neptune even if its closer to the sun?
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∙ 6y ago
Astronomers aren't sure why Uranus has such a low core temperature, but they think it has something to do with its bizarre rotation. Unlike the rest of the planets in the Solar System, Uranus is tilted right over onto its side. Scientists think that Uranus has a massive collision early on in its history, which knocked it over. This collision might have also allowed the planet to release much of its internal heat. Others believe that something about Uranus' internal structure allows it to release this heat more easily than other planets.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 13y agobecause of the different kinds of atmospheres, and mostly because the core of Uranus is colder than Neptune's. Similar to the case of Mercury and Venus, nevus is much hotter than mercury because of atmosphere differences and core temperature.
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∙ 11y agoit is cold because it is really far away from the solar energy which is the sun and it does not give any sun reflect. thank you and have a good day!
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∙ 6y agoUranus is not colder than Pluto. Pluto is colder than any of the 8 planets.
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Which is the next planet after Uranus?
Going outwards from the sun the planet Neptune comes after Uranus.Remember:Mary Very Easily Makes Jam for Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars and Jupiter; andS-U-N for Saturn, Uranus and NeptunePoor Pluto is left (as before) out in the cold -- and isn't even a planet anymore.
What two planets have rings?
Saturn is most famous for having rings. You can even see them with a simple telescope. Other planets have rings. Neptune, Uranus and Jupiter do, though their rings are much hard to see that those of Saturn.
What planet is the coldest and why is it the coldest?
Neptune is the furthest away from the Sun, but it has an internal heat source. So, Uranus may be the coldest. Their surface temperatures are certainly very similar.
What planets are bigger than earth but smaller than neptune?
No planet is smaller than Neptune, but larger than Earth in diameter, but Uranus is there in mass. Uranus, even though larger, is less massive than Neptune. Neptune is a giant planet, but not as large as we believe. It is just 3 or 4 times larger than Earth in diameter, but is 16 times massive. Even Uranus is just 13 times. Jupiter and Saturn are much much bigger than all these planets.
Is Uranus close to Neptune?
According to the astronauts, there is a very small chance that at one time Pluto will ever come close to Neptune. This assertion has been discussed in many forums bearing in mind that their orbit intersects. Gravitational resonance is the condition that prevents Pluto and Neptune from colliding.
Is Neptune bigger or Uranus?
Uranus is a little bit bigger if you measure it with Neptune, but even though Uranus is bigger- Neptune is actually heavier if you measure their weight. Which means even if Uranus is bigger, Neptune is heavier.
Is earth colder than Neptune?
No. Neptune is much colder than even the coldest places on Earth.
Is Pluto the coldest planet even though its a dwarf planet?
Although Pluto is colder than Neptune (our coldest planet), Eris is both larger and colder than Pluto. Eris is quite a bit further from our sun than Pluto, whereas Pluto is sometimes closer than Neptune. Even when Pluto is closer to the sun, it still doesn't get warmer than Neptune, as Neptune possesses a small amount of internally generated heat.
How are Jupiter and Saturn different from Uranus and Neptune?
One the main differences is that Neptune has a source of heat deep inside the planet. So, even though it's much further from the Sun, Neptune's surface temperature is about the same as the temperature on Uranus. Also, the heat source is probably the cause of the more active weather systems seem in Neptune's atmosphere. Also, Neptune is denser than Uranus. So, even though Uranus has a slightly larger volume, Neptune has more mass. Uranus has a "weird " tilt. Its axis of rotation is tilted by about 90 degrees. Neptune has a more normal tilt, roughly similar to Earth's.
Which is bigger Neptune or Jupiter?
Uranus is a little bit bigger if you measure it with Neptune, but even though Uranus is bigger- Neptune is actually heavier if you measure their weight. Which means even if Uranus is bigger, Neptune is heavier.
What is thee eighth planet from the sun?
Neptune is generally considered the 8th planet even though at various times during it's elliptical orbit it is actually closer to the sun than Uranus. The average distance of Neptune from the sun is farther away than the average distance Uranus is from the sun.
The magnitude of the force the Sun exerts on Uranus is 1.41 x 10^21N even though it is much further away than Neptune. Explain how it is possible for the Sun to exert a greater force on Uranus than Neptune exerts on Uranus?
the sun is much much more massive than Neptune
Which is the next planet after Uranus?
Going outwards from the sun the planet Neptune comes after Uranus.Remember:Mary Very Easily Makes Jam for Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars and Jupiter; andS-U-N for Saturn, Uranus and NeptunePoor Pluto is left (as before) out in the cold -- and isn't even a planet anymore.
What two planets have rings?
Saturn is most famous for having rings. You can even see them with a simple telescope. Other planets have rings. Neptune, Uranus and Jupiter do, though their rings are much hard to see that those of Saturn.
What planet is the coldest and why is it the coldest?
Neptune is the furthest away from the Sun, but it has an internal heat source. So, Uranus may be the coldest. Their surface temperatures are certainly very similar.
What planets are bigger than earth but smaller than neptune?
No planet is smaller than Neptune, but larger than Earth in diameter, but Uranus is there in mass. Uranus, even though larger, is less massive than Neptune. Neptune is a giant planet, but not as large as we believe. It is just 3 or 4 times larger than Earth in diameter, but is 16 times massive. Even Uranus is just 13 times. Jupiter and Saturn are much much bigger than all these planets.
Is Uranus the largest planet?
No, Neptune has a smaller volume that Uranus, Neptune is the smallest of the four outer planets. Uranus has the lowest mass of the four outer planets though, so its lighter than Neptune but larger in size.
