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Planet Uranus

Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun and the third largest planet in the solar system. It is the only planet in the solar system that spins sideways. It was the first planet discovered using the telescope.

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Why did Cronus kill Uranus?

Gaea asked the titans for a volunteer to ambush Uranus and castrate him, Cronus volunteered because he probably wanted to show the other titans his power and make himself ruler of the universe

What constellation is Uranus in?

Uranus is the greek god of the sky. He is cronus's father, and Zeus's grandfather. In roman mythology, cronus is Saturn nd i think Saturn is Zeus. Cronus = titan lord/ god/ etc. Zeus = olympian god

Has a Asteroid ever hit Uranus?

There is no definitive evidence of an asteroid hitting Uranus. However, the planet's moons may have been impacted by asteroids in the past, as seen by the presence of impact craters on their surfaces.

How many years per orbit does Uranus have?

Uranus takes about 84 Earth years to make one orbit around the Sun.

What is the weather like on uranus in Celsius?

The average temperature on Uranus is around -224 degrees Celsius (-371 degrees Fahrenheit). The extreme cold is due to its distance from the sun and its lack of a significant internal heat source. Uranus does not experience traditional weather patterns like those on Earth due to its unique atmosphere and orientation.

What did the man that discovered Uranus call it?

The man who discovered Uranus, William Herschel, initially named it "Georgium Sidus" in honor of King George III of England. It was eventually renamed Uranus by Johann Bode to follow the tradition of naming planets after Roman deities.

Is Uranus the planet windy?

Yes, Uranus is known for its extreme winds, with speeds reaching up to 560 miles per hour (900 kilometers per hour) in its atmosphere. The strong winds on Uranus are believed to be driven by its frigid temperatures and the unique orientation of its rotation axis.

Has Uranus got any oxygen?

Uranus does not have oxygen in the same form as Earth's atmosphere. Uranus' atmosphere is mostly composed of hydrogen and helium, with small amounts of methane. There is no free oxygen available for breathing on Uranus.

Why are the rings up and down on Uranus?

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.

Is Mercury a Terrestrial Planet or a Jovian planet?

The Jovian planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. They share many characteristics including their location outside of the asteroid belt (between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter).

Does Venus spin on its side?

No, all the planets orbit the Sun in the same direction, counter-clockwise as seen from high above the north pole.

However, Venus itself does now rotate (spin) in a clockwise fashion, which is the reverse of the other planets. Something obviously occurred that stopped its original spin.

In what year was the planet Urunus discovered?

It was in the18th century that Uranus was identified as a planet.

It had been observed in the previous century, but was thought to be a star.

How far mercury to Uranus?

The distance between Mercury and Uranus varies as they both orbit the Sun at different distances. On average, the distance between Mercury and Uranus is approximately 2.7 billion miles (4.3 billion kilometers). However, this distance can change significantly due to their elliptical orbits.

An exotic terrane created by a seamount accreted to a continental margin would be composed of what?

An exotic terrane formed by a seamount accreted to a continental margin would likely be composed of a mixture of oceanic crust, sediments, and igneous rocks from the seamount. This collision and accretion process can introduce a variety of rock types, such as basalt, volcanic rocks, and marine sediments, which are then incorporated into the continental margin.

What are the distinguishing characteristics of the planet Uranus?

Uranus is known for its unique feature of rotating on its side, with an axial tilt of about 98 degrees. It is also the coldest planet in the solar system, with temperatures dropping to around -224 degrees Celsius. Uranus has a set of faint rings and a bluish-green color due to the presence of methane in its atmosphere.

What is the bone in your uranus?

The bone that you are referring to is likely the coccyx, which is also known as the tailbone. It is located at the base of the spine and is made up of several small fused bones.

What is the mass of uranus in km?

kilometers - km, is a unit for distance, and can't be used to measure mass.

Uranus' moon oberon named after?

Oberon is named after a character in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, Oberon was the King of the Fairies. Oberon asked Puck to put the magicaal juice of his wife, Titania's eyelids, so that when she awoke, she fell in love with the first person she saw, a weaver called Nick Bottom who, at the time has the head of a donkey.

Uranus was discovered at the same time as what?

Uranus was discovered at the same time as the cotton gin. Both were discovered in 1781. Uranus was discovered by William Herschel.

A year on Uranus equal to how many earth years?

It takes 84.01 earth years for Uranus to go around the sun once.

What is Uranus' atmosphere mainly composed of?

Uranus is another member in the family of gas planets of the solar system. First, it has methane mixed in with the hydrogen and helium that make up most of the giant planets. Methane gives Uranus its unusual color. Second, Uranus appears to have a core, or center, of melted rock, which changes into an ocean made up of water, ammonia and other elements. Finally, the ocean changes into the blue-green cover of clouds. Scientists believe that the layers of the planet are not separate, like those of an onion, but gradually blend with one another.

How does daytime occur?

Daytime occurs when the Earth rotates on its axis, causing the side facing the Sun to experience daylight. As the Earth rotates, different parts of the planet receive sunlight, creating the cycle of day and night.

Plantes larger than Uranus?

There are several planets in our solar system that are larger than Uranus, namely Jupiter and Saturn. Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system and Saturn is the second largest planet. Both planets are significantly larger than Uranus in terms of size and mass.

How many moons does uranis have?

1 because you can "MOON" someone with "URANIS"

Answer: According to the NASA website (see atached link) Uranus has 27 moons, the majority of which are named for Shakespearean characters.

How close is Uranus to earth?

The average distance between Uranus and Earth is about 1.8 billion miles (2.9 billion kilometers). However, since both planets have elliptical orbits, this distance can vary greatly depending on where they are in their respective orbits.