Uranus

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Who was Uranus named after?

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The Greek god of the heavens.

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How many moons does Uranus have?

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27.

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What is Uranus home to?

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Big storms and powerful lightning.

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How long does Uranus take to orbit the sun?

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84 Earth years.

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How long does it take Uranus to rotate its own axis?

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17 hours.

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What is the atmosphere of Uranus primarily composed of?

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Hydrogen and helium.

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What is unique about Uranus's rotation?

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It rotates on its side.

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What color is Uranus and why?

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It appears blue due to methane in its atmosphere.

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What is the temperature on Uranus?

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It is one of the coldest planets in the solar system.

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What are the rings of Uranus made of?

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They are made of ice and rock particles.