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Where does the blue-green color of Uranus atmosphere coms from?

The amount of helium in its atmosphere.Uranus's atmosphere is made mostly of methane, which reflects bluish-green light.The absorption of red light by methane crystals in the upper atmosphere of Uranus gives it its blue/green appearance.


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.


How are saturns ring different than the other gas giants?

Saturn's rings are unique among the gas giants due to their strikingly bright and extensive structure, composed primarily of ice particles with a range of sizes, from tiny grains to large chunks. In contrast, the other gas giants—Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune—have much fainter and less prominent ring systems, often composed of darker materials like dust and rocky debris. Additionally, Saturn's rings are much more complex, featuring intricate structures and gaps, which are not observed in the rings of the other gas giants. This makes Saturn's rings a key area of interest for planetary scientists studying the dynamics and composition of planetary ring systems.


What makes uranus different from the other planets?

Because of the strange way it spins, nights on some parts of Uranus can last for more than 40 years. The planet's most extraordinary feature is the tilt of its rotational axis, which is almost perpendicular to the plane of the ecliptic, which means that it alternately has its north pole and its south pole turned towards the sun.


Venus and Uranus spin in what direction of the other planets?

Venus Uranus Pluto all spin backwards (clockwise) Mercury, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune all spin forwards (counter-clockwise)

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Whether or not if Uranus is a terrestrial planet or gas giant?

Uranus is classified as an ice giant, not a gas giant or terrestrial planet. It is composed mostly of elements such as water, ammonia, and methane, which freeze at lower temperatures compared to the gases found in gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn.


What makes the surface of Uranus?

yes you can answer


What makes Uranus ring so narrow?

Uranus is tilted on it's side which makes us perceive them as being very narrow.


Where does the blue-green color of Uranus atmosphere coms from?

The amount of helium in its atmosphere.Uranus's atmosphere is made mostly of methane, which reflects bluish-green light.The absorption of red light by methane crystals in the upper atmosphere of Uranus gives it its blue/green appearance.


What was the power of Uranus or ouranos the greek god?

He was the personification of the sky. Cronus is his son, which makes Zeus his grandson. He was the father of the Hundred-Handed Giants, the Cyclopes and the Titans, so he had all the forces of evil on his side.


What makes up the surface of uranus?

yes you can answer


What makes up Uranus' surface?

gases


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.


What makes up the atmosphere of Planet Uranus?

gases


What makes Uranus uniqu?

Rotates on it's side


Is there gas on Uranus?

The planet Uranus does have gas. One of the most abundant is methane which makes the planet look blue.


What makes uranus different from the other planets?

Because of the strange way it spins, nights on some parts of Uranus can last for more than 40 years. The planet's most extraordinary feature is the tilt of its rotational axis, which is almost perpendicular to the plane of the ecliptic, which means that it alternately has its north pole and its south pole turned towards the sun.