Uranus facts

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What is Uranus?

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Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun in our solar system, known for its blue color and unique tilt.

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Who discovered Uranus?

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William Herschel discovered Uranus on March 13, 1781.

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What type of telescope did William Herschel use to discover Uranus?

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William Herschel used a reflecting telescope to discover Uranus.

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What is the color of Uranus?

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Uranus appears blue due to the presence of methane in its atmosphere.

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How many moons does Uranus have?

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Uranus has 27 known moons.

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What is the tilt of Uranus?

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Uranus has an extreme axial tilt of about 98 degrees, making it rotate on its side.

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What is the atmosphere of Uranus primarily composed of?

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The atmosphere of Uranus is primarily composed of hydrogen, helium, and methane.

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What is the average distance of Uranus from the Sun?

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Uranus is about 1.9 billion miles (3.2 billion kilometers) away from the Sun.

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What is the diameter of Uranus?

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Uranus has a diameter of about 31,518 miles (50,724 kilometers).

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What is unique about Uranus's rotation?

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Uranus rotates very slowly, taking about 17.24 hours to complete one rotation.