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- Discovered: March 13, 1781
- Discovered by British astronomer, William Herschel
- Named after the Greek god of the sky
- Radius: 25,559 kilometers (4 times Earth's radius)
- Circumference: 160,592 kilometers
- Surface area: 8.11 billion square kilometers (15.9 times Earth's)
- Mass: 8.68x1025 kilograms (14.4 times Earth's)
- Average distance from the Sun: 2.87 billion kilometers
- 27 known moons in its orbitNASA: Uranus - Facts & Figures
- : 82.5%
- : 15.2%
- Trace amounts of Hydrogen DeuterideNASA: Uranus Fact Sheet
- Most distant planet visible from Earth without a telescope
- Has a faint planetary ring system
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Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun. It is one of the most odd planets in the Solar System because of some unconventional features. Its planetary axis is tilted sideways, and its magnetic field does not emanate from the center of the planet.The Planetary Society: Uranus Facts and Pictures
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Uranus Questions
How does Uranus differ from the other planets? 3 AnswersUranus' 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... read more
How were Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto discovered by scientist? 1 AnswerIn short: Uranus was discovered by sight, Neptune and Pluto by deductive reasoning. Let´s see it how all was done: http://www.universetoday.com/wp-content/uplo... read more
How much would it cost to transport 1 billion dollars in gold from Uranus to Earth? 5 AnswersProbably more than a billion dollars worth of gold. 1.6 million miles is the app. distance between the two. 66,667 pounds of gold give or take. "The Space Shutt... read more -
Uranus Books and Merchandise
- CafePress: Uranus Merchandise
- Zazzle: Uranus Products
- CyberPursuits: Uranus Books & Literature
- Amazon.com: Uranus Merchandise
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26June2010 Lunar Eclipse w/Moon & Merc declinations stretching @ 24N&S, Jup conj Uranus at Aries Point w/both @ 0deg South, Saturn 2deg opp
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Jamming some union of Uranus #skramlife
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trying to figure out the effects of transiting Uranus (direct) conjunct my natal North Node at 25 degrees Pisces will manifest
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Monday: Venus square Jupiter/Neptune and trine Uranus this week; awakening feelings flow, while there is a struggle to coalesce new ideas
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RT @astrogrrl: Growing Venus square Triple Conjunction & trine Uranus. Heal the heart. Mend relationships. Break away from what suffocat ...
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