Uranus (Q&A Form)

How big is Uranus?

Uranus's has a radius of 15,759.2 miles (or 25,362 kilometers)
Uranus is 4 times wider than Earth.
If Earth was the size of a nickel, Uranus would be about as big as a softball!

Where is Uranus?

Uranus is the 7th planet in the Solar System.

It is circled with red on the image below:

This image was taken from livescience.com

What does the word "Uranus" mean?

In astrology, the word "Uranus" means "The Awakener" since its aspects and transits bring sudden changes and shocks. It rules Aquarius, the quirky innovator, and sometimes these upheavals are a necessary break from restrictions in favor of a more liberated path.

Who discovered Uranus?

Uranus was discovered in 1781 by William Herschel.
It was the first planet found using a telescope.

How many moons does Uranus have?

The planet Uranus has 27 known moons, most of which weren't discovered until the space age.

Does Uranus have a nickname?

According to NASA, Uranus is known as the “sideways planet” because it rotates on its side.

What are the layers of Uranus?

Uranus probably has three layers inside it: a rocky core at the center, an icy mantle surrounding that, and an outer gas envelope of hydrogen and helium. The core of Uranus is very small, with only half the mass of the Earth. The largest portion of Uranus is the icy mantle. This mantle isn’t exactly ice as we understand it, but it’s actually a hot dense fluid consisting of water, ammonia and other substances. Astronomers sometimes refer to the mantle as a water-ammonia ocean.