URANUS By Sierra Breanna and Erick What does

URANUS By: Sierra, Breanna and Erick

What does the planet look like?

Have we explored Uranus? What satellites/spaceships have been sent there? � Yes it has been explored by a telescope that was invented by William Herschel. Two voyagers were found. The space craft also found a Uranian magnetic field that is both large and unusual.

What features have been found on Uranus? � It has 13 rings. Water ice has been found on the surface. The size is 15, 759 miles and it has a thin atmosphere. Uranus has no mountains or volcanoes.

What is the average temperature on Uranus? � The average temperature on Uranus is -357 degrees Fahrenheit (-216 degrees Celsius)

Does Uranus have an atmosphere if so, what type of gases are present? Yes, it is made up of hydrogen and helium.

How many moons does Uranus have? And what did you find out about them? � It has 27 moons. All of the moons are named after a Alexander pope and William Shakespeare.

Is this planet named after a Roman God? � It is named after Roman Gods with one exception. Uranus was named after a Greek God in the sky. Father of Saturn and grandfather of Jupiter.

How far away is Uranus from the sun (in astronomical units). � 19 astronomical units.

How long is the orbit? � 84 years long.

How long is its spin/rotation? � 17 hours and 14 minutes.

What is the diameter, mass, and density of Uranus? � The diameter is 51, 118 km. � The mass is 86 septillion kg. � The density is 1. 27 grams per cubic cm.

FUN FACTS � Uranus is the coldest planet in the solar system. � Uranus orbits the sun on its side. � Uranus has only been visited one time. � The discovery date of Uranus was March 13 th, 1781. � You probably already know this, but Breanna is the chillest person in the world.