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... is tilted almost 90 degrees on it's axis, so it rotates sideways.

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How is Uranus the same or different to other planets?

it has a sun a moon it is sideways


How Uranus' axis of rotation differs from those of other planets?

Uranus' axis of rotation is different in that it rotates at close to a 90 degree angle. This makes it rotate nearly parallel to the plane of the Solar System.


Why is Uranus different form all the other planets in the solar system?

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What characteristics distinguishes Uranus from the other giant planets?

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What three planets orbit the sun in a different way than all the other planets?

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How is Uranus different from all the other planets?

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Does Uranus spin the wrong way?

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Why is Uranus' orbit peculiar?

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What is the only planet that rotates a different direction than the other planets?

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What other planets are outer planets?

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