Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun. It has the third-largest planetary radius and fourth-largest planetary mass in the Solar System.
Uranus is similar in composition to Neptune, and both are of different chemical composition to the larger gas giants Jupiter and Saturn.
Traits of Uranus
Uranus was officially discovered by Sir William Herschel in 1781.
Uranus turns on its axis once every 17 hours, 14 minutes.
Uranus makes one trip around the Sun every 84 Earth years.
Uranus is often referred to as an “ice giant” planet.
Uranus hits the coldest temperatures of any planet.
Only one spacecraft has flown by Uranus.
Uranus has 28 moons
Uranus has two sets of rings.
Uranus is four times wider than Earth.
Uranus was the first planet found with the aid of a telescope.
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