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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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What are some other names for ALS?
It is also known as motor neuron disease and Lou Gehrig's disease, after the baseball player whose career it ended.
What are the names of the moons of uranus and the plays they come from and why they were named that?
The Rape of the Lock (a poem by Alexander Pope):
- Ariel, Umbriel, Belinda
Plays by William Shakespeare:
- A Midsummer Night's Dream: Titania, Oberon, Puck
- The Tempest: (Ariel), Miranda, Caliban, Sycorax, Prospero, Setebos, Stephano, Trinculo, Francisco, Ferdinand
- King Lear: Cordelia
- Hamlet: Ophelia
- The Taming of the Shrew: Bianca
- Troilus and Cressida: Cressida
- Othello: Desdemona
- Romeo and Juliet: Juliet, Mab
- The Merchant of Venice: Portia
- As You Like It: Rosalind
- Much Ado About Nothing: Margaret
- The Winter's Tale: Perdita
- Timon of Athens: Cupid
Uranus was the Greek deity of the sky. The five larger moons, which were discovered first, were named after air spirits. That system broke down when the Voyager 2 fly by led to a large number being discovered in quick succession.
What are minerals found on Uranus?
Uranus is mainly made of gases, liquids and "ices". There might be minerals
in a rocky core at the center of the planet, but we're not sure yet if there is a core.
Is uranus diameter 4 times 14 times or 24 times bigger than planet earth?
Uranus is over 4 times bigger than Earth in diameter, in mass over 14 times bigger, and volume over 63 times bigger than Earth.
Data comes from NASA. See related links.
Mass of Earth is 5.97 x 10^24 kg.
Mass of Uranus is 86.8 x 10^24 kg.
Diameter of Earth is 12,756 kilometers.
Diameter of Uranus is 51,118 kilometers.
What kind of space suit would you need for uranus?
To explore Uranus, a space suit would need to provide protection against extreme cold, with temperatures around -224 degrees Celsius (-371 degrees Fahrenheit). It would require advanced insulation and heating systems to maintain a livable temperature. Additionally, the suit would need to be resistant to high levels of radiation and pressure, as well as have a breathable atmosphere for the astronaut. A communication system would also be essential for maintaining contact with the spacecraft and mission control.
Did robots or satellites explored uranus?
Uranus has not been directly explored by robots or satellites. The only spacecraft to have visited the planet was NASA's Voyager 2, which flew by Uranus in 1986 and provided valuable data and images. Since then, no missions have been sent specifically to explore Uranus, though it remains a target for future exploration plans.
Well, glad you asked because there is water, hydrogen, and other gases and matter (not any significant amount) that could support a different kind of life but it's very cold but it does have a core still. What I mean a different kind of life I mean the kind of life you would see down at Antarctica, there are fish down there that are immune to cold tempters and lastly the pressure, think of it it's just a third bigger than earth so there is actually a chance of life at uranus underground, because I'm not sure how fast or dangerous the winds could get so I don't know, there could actually be a chance!
Because its a gas giant.
Why is Uranus colder then Neptune even if its closer to the sun?
Astronomers aren't sure why Uranus has such a low core temperature, but they think it has something to do with its bizarre rotation. Unlike the rest of the planets in the Solar System, Uranus is tilted right over onto its side. Scientists think that Uranus has a massive collision early on in its history, which knocked it over. This collision might have also allowed the planet to release much of its internal heat. Others believe that something about Uranus' internal structure allows it to release this heat more easily than other planets.
What is characteristic of Uranus?
Uranus has the coldest atmosphere at -224C on average. Something that is unique about Uranus is that it has 22 moons. Also, it rotates on its side instead of upright.
There are two odd things about the rotation of Uranus. Firstly it is tilted at 98o or 8o past horizontal (it rotates on its side). It also rotates backwards compared to the other planets except for Venus that also rotates backwards.
Uranus is the Latin name for the Greek god Ouranos, who was the primordial sky god and father of the Titans in Greek mythology. Uranus is associated with the heavens and the night sky in ancient mythology.
What is the names of satellites in the planet uranus?
Uranus has 27 known satellites, with the five largest being Miranda, Ariel, Umbriel, Titania, and Oberon. These moons vary in size and composition, with some featuring unique geological features. The smaller moons include names like Caliban, Sycorax, and Portia, among others. Each satellite has been studied for its distinct characteristics and potential for further exploration.
How many years does it take to make furniture an antique piece?
generally accepted age is 100 years. 100 is an antique, 50 is a collectible
Why was oberon and titania called what they are?
Oberon simply comes from common ancient folklore, he is generally the king of the elves but is sometimes portrayed as a sorcerer. Titania however is much less easy to answer, the name only came into common use in folklore after Shakespeare used it. It is however the name given to the daughter of titans in Greek mythology although this may not be an intentional reference on Shakespeare's part.
How many years does Jupiter and Saturn and Uranus and Neptune orbit the Sun?
Jupiter orbits the Sun once every 11.9 Earth years, Saturn once every 29.5 Earth years, Uranus once every 84 Earth years, and Neptune once every 165 Earth years.
Who did titania and oberon blame for the recent storms and floods?
i think they blame eachother for the storms and floods. in a way, they are right. in reality, it is because there is no peace between the queen and king, so it is both of their faults. hope that helps! :)
How fast does an airbag move when triggered?
An airbag inflates in less then 0.04 seconds. 5 times faster then a blink (0.2 seconds). If you blink, you'll miss it :)
What is the distance between Earth and Uranus in astronomical units?
1,607,000,000 miles
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Around the Vernal Equinox(es) (beginning of Spring) of the following few years (starting from 2010), the distance between Earth and Uranus will be approx. 20 + 1 = 21 A.U.
Around the Autumn Equinox(es) (beginning of Autumn) of the following few years (starting from 2010), the distance between Earth and Uranus will be approx. 20 - 1 = 19 A.U.
Around the end of June/beginning of July of the following few years (starting from 2010), the distance between Earth and Uranus will be approximately 20 A.U.
Around the middle/end of December of the following few years (starting from 2010), the distance between Earth and Uranus will be approximately 20 A.U.
There are no rhymes of Uranus.
Close ones are acinus, agnus, agonus.
