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How does Uranus differ from the other planets?

What makes Uranus unique among the planets of the solar system?
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madgolertom | 2 years, 9 months ago
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Uranus' axis of rotation is nearly parallel with the plane of orbit. In other words, the planet could be seen as "spinning on its side" wheras the other planets more or less rotate "upright" (perpendicular to the plane of orbit).

http://www.amnation.com/vfr/uranus%20by%20hubble.jpg

Note this begets an unusual ring pattern that illustrates the planet's "sidewayness."

It also makes a unique goofy interstellar pun that was exploited in the movie E.T.
"Where's your alien friend from?" ...

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thereal_yesenia | 2 years, 9 months ago
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'Uranus orbits on its side. It probably does so because a planetesimal struck the planet near the poles, toppling it'

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faber01 | 1 year, 8 months ago
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Apart from having the most amusing name in the solar system Uranus is tilted on its side possibly after a collision with another planet. It also has the coldest atmospheric temperature of any planet -224C (-371F).

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richardhavens | 2 years, 9 months ago
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The axis of Uranus is nearly parallel with our plane of sight (the ecliptic), tilted at more than 90 degrees. In other words, viewing it shows it spinning as if we were looking at the top of one of its "poles". All other planets are a slight-moderate tilt from vertical. Also, Uranus is the only planet named for a Greek god rather than a Roman god.

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