Uranus

Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun in our solar system. It is a gas giant, similar to Jupiter and Saturn. Here are some key facts about Uranus:

• Orbit and Rotation: Uranus takes about 84 Earth years to complete one orbit around the Sun. It rotates on its axis from east to west, unlike most other planets which rotate from west to east.
• Composition: Uranus is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, with a small amount of water and methane.
• Atmosphere: The atmosphere of Uranus is mostly made up of hydrogen and helium, but it also contains methane. This methane gives Uranus its blue-green color.
• Rings: Uranus has a system of faint rings around it, which were discovered in 1977. The rings are made up of dust, rock, and ice particles.
• Moons: Uranus has 27 known moons, the largest of which are Titania, Oberon, Umbriel, Ariel, and Miranda.

Study Guide

Here are some questions to help you study and understand the topic of Uranus:

1. What is the position of Uranus in the solar system?
2. How long does it take for Uranus to complete one orbit around the Sun?
3. What is the composition of Uranus?
4. What gives Uranus its blue-green color?
5. When were the rings of Uranus discovered?
6. How many moons does Uranus have, and what are the names of its largest moons?

Understanding the answers to these questions will give you a good grasp of the key facts about Uranus.

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