Uranus was the Roman god of the sky. (Rome, unlike Greece, had a chief god and a god of the sky)
(edit) The Roman god of the sky is Jupiter... Uranus is named after the Greek god of the sky.
Source= High school history and
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uranus
It is named after the ancient Greek deity of the sky Uranus (Greek Mythology).
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uranus
No, Pluto is not a gas giant. It is classified as a dwarf planet, as it does not have a clear orbit and has not cleared its neighborhood of other debris. Gas giants, like Jupiter and Saturn, are much larger and are primarily composed of gases with no solid surface.
Neptune, also known as Poseidon in Greek mythology, was one of the twelve Olympian gods. He was the god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. Poseidon is often depicted with a trident, symbolizing his dominion over the sea.
Who is the first astronaut to land on Uranus?
Nobody has ever been to Uranus. It is much too far away for humans to travel there with our currently technology. It would take years to get there and years to get back. That presents many problems that we are not capable of overcoming now. Only space probes have been sent to it.
What is Neptunes average temperature?
The average temperature on Neptune is about -353 degrees Fahrenheit (-214 degrees Celsius). This extreme cold is due to its distance from the sun and its atmosphere primarily composed of hydrogen and helium.
What is Mazda 13b shaft rotation direction?
The Mazda 13B rotary engine rotates in a clockwise direction when viewed from the front of the engine.
How many tee times are usually offered at a golf course in one day?
The number of tee times offered at a golf course in one day can vary, but typically ranges between 100-200 tee times. This number can be influenced by factors such as course popularity, size, and the amount of daylight available for play.
How do volcanoes and volcanic islands form?
Volcanoes happen at 2 out of 4 plate boundaries: Constructive plate boundaries and destructive plate boundaries.
In a constructive plate boundary, the plates move apart, causing earthquakes, and letting magma pass through, creating volcanoes.
In a destructive plate boundary, the plates push together. This creates a subduction zone. The rock jolts and grinds its way down causing earthquakes and volcanoes.
What is the distance between saturn to uranus?
Saturn and Uranus are in independent orbits, and the distance between them can vary. Saturn is about 1.4 billion miles from the Sun, and Uranus is about 2.9 billion miles. Therefore, when Saturn and Uranus are in conjunction (on the same side of the sun) they could be as close as 2.9 - 1.4 = 1.5 billion miles from each other. At opposition, (On opposite sides of the sun) they could be as far as 2.9 + 1.4 = 4.3 billion miles from each other. (This is all approximate).
On May 29, 2014, Saturn and Uranus are about 4.27 billion miles apart (They are very near opposition).
Yes, Uranus has a system of 13 rings. These rings are composed mostly of dark particles and are different from the prominent and colorful rings of Saturn.
How fast would you have to go to get to Uranus in nine and a half years?
The speed required to reach Uranus in nine and a half years would depend on the position of the planets at the time of departure. On average, a spacecraft would need to travel at a speed of around 21 km/s (47,000 mph) to reach Uranus in that timeframe, assuming a direct trajectory.
How does the Earth's rotation cause a day?
The earth orbits around the sun and if it didn't rotate as it does so we would have one day and one night per year, each lasting 6 months. The fact that the earth rotates once every 24 hours constantly presents a changing face to the sun, which is our source of light.
The thickest of the rings, Eplision, is nearly 100 meters thick, while the other 12 rings are significaly slimmer.
What is unique about the rotation of Uranus?
All the planets in our solar system have an axis of rotation roughly perpendicular to the plane of their orbit (including Venus, which spins the opposite direction to that of its orbit). By contrast, Uranus is unique in that it rotates on its side, the axis almost parallel to the orbital plane - tilted about 98 degrees.
What are the major gases on Mars?
The major gases in the atmosphere of Mars are carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and argon. Carbon dioxide makes up about 95% of the Martian atmosphere, with nitrogen and argon making up most of the remaining percentage. There are also trace amounts of other gases such as oxygen and water vapor.
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)
What is the gravity level on Uranus?
Office Depot does indeed offer computer workstations for sale, though typically the selection is fairly limited. They typically won't have all the models set up for testing, but you should be able to try out a sizable percentage of them on the floor.
Discharge smells like ammonia?
Sound like a infection. You have to see your doctor.
If your discharge is also white or greyish in color, chances are it is an infection. Go and have a check with your doctor to see it is not something serious.
What is the name of the major division in Saturn's rings?
The major division in Saturn's rings is called the Cassini Division. It is a large region that separates Saturn's rings into two main sections.
Where do most volcanoes happen?
Volcanoes are most commonly found along tectonic plate boundaries, such as the Ring of Fire in the Pacific Ocean. This is where the movement of plates creates conditions for magma to rise to the surface and form volcanic activity.
What are some features of polydactyl?
Polydactylism is the presence of extra fingers or toes. It is caused by genetic mutations, typically inherited from the parents. Often the extra digit can be surgically removed.
Polydactylism sometimes occurs alone, but more often with other abnormalities, such as cleft lip or palate, dental or vertebral deformities, and psychomotor retardation. Some of these can be corrected as well, so if your child is suffering from polydactylism they should be checked for other problems.
Hyperion was discovered in 1848 by the American astronomers William Bond and George Bond and simultaneously but independently by William Lassell an English Astronomer. Hyperion is named after one of the Titans which were imprisoned by Zeus in Greek mythology.
What are the high and low temperatures on planet Uranus?
Sources do not agree on what exactly the surface temperature of Jupiter is, perhaps because it is a gaseous planet that has no surface as we think of one. Most agree that the temperature is well under -100oF, and closer to -150oF at what is considered to be the surface.
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