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Scientists say that Uranus is a 'tipped over' because it may have been tipped over by a collision with a massive object.

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Can a human survive on Uranus?

Let's say we Uranus is a gas giant primarily made up of hydrogen, helium, and methane. we breath oxygen so we would need oxygen tanks. There is also no solid ground on Uranus so our theoretical Uranus town would have to float. The people on the town would need to get used to seventeen hour days, and no seasons. Uranus is also very cold: over 200 degrees Celsius cold. with these facts: getting people to live on Uranus would be very unlikely at best, but science fiction writers can always dream.


Which two planets are farthest from the sun?

Of the presently known planets, Uranus and Neptune are farthest from the sun.Uranus, NeptuneOr maybe better to say "Neptune, Uranus" in that order as Neptune is further away than Uranus.


What planet has the greatest axial tilt?

Scientists say it might be Uranus, because it is basically upside down. They think an asteroid or something hit it, knocking it off its original axial tilt. Its tilt now is about 98 degrees. Sometimes Venus is given as the answer, with a tilt of about 177 degrees. However, it depends on the definitions used. (Sometimes Venus is said to tilt at only about 3 degrees.)


What planet is tilted 98 degrees?

Uranus. However, one annoying fact is that Uranus's axis is tilted 98 degrees to its plane of rotation. This means that its so-called north pole is actually directed more closely to what we would call "south" in the solar system than to "north." So arguably, Uranus's rotation is opposite to the rotation of all the other planets (except for Venus), but apparently astronomers don't choose to define it that way. So instead of saying that Uranus is tilted 82 degrees and rotates backwards, they say that it is tilted 98 degrees and rotates forward


What planet do scientists believe is a giant ball of gas?

Scientists believe that Jupiter is a giant ball of gas, primarily composed of hydrogen and helium. Its atmosphere is made up of colorful bands of clouds and powerful storms, such as the Great Red Spot.

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Which of the 8 planets rotates on its side?

Uranus. Scientists say it was hit by some kind of large object.


What planet has an axis tipped farther than any other planet?

This is a bit tricky. I would say the answer is Uranus, which is tipped at about 98 degrees. However you may read that Venus is tilted at about 177 degrees. Sometimes the tilt of Venus is given as just three degrees. This is really to do with the retrograde rotation of Venus and how its north pole is defined. (177 + 3 = 180 degrees, of course.) So the answer is Uranus or Venus.


What do scientists believe cause the patchwork surface of Uranus' moon Miranda?

people say it's because he gods fought In hell but scientist say it's because your gay


How else can you say scientists say?

scientists believe or accordng to scientists


How do you say Uranus in Latin?

Uranus is a Latin word- it means heavenly in English


What is the second driest desert?

Some scientists say the Atacama is the driest desert on earth, others say the honor goes to Antarctica. Whichever you choose as the driest, what is left is the second driest.Some scientists say Antarctica is the driest desert. Others say the Atacama is driest. Take your choice and whatever is left over is the second driest desert.


Does Bermuda lie over a Hot Spot?

Yes, scientists say this has been a hot spot for 100 million years


What is anteflexed uterine configuration?

A normally configured uterus, that is to say your womb is tipped forward towards your tummy.


How do you know when the dinosaurs became extinct?

you don't because you weren't born yet but scientists say over a million years ago


Why do scientists say Pluto is usually the ninth planet?

No scientists say that. Scientists know that Pluto is a dwarf planet, and not one of the 8 major planets of our solar system.


Is there food on the planet Uranus?

No


Is the earth really what the scientists say it is?

no