Uranus: The Ice Giant

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What is the minimum temperature of Uranus?

49 K (−224 °C; −371 °F)

What is the axial tilt of Uranus?

97.8°

What is the rotation rate of Uranus?

17 hours

What are the main components of Uranus's atmosphere?

Water, ammonia, and methane

What is the peak wind speed in Uranus's atmosphere?

900 km/h (560 mph)

What is the main composition of Uranus's mantle layer?

Water, ammonia, and methane

What causes variations in Uranus's polar cap?

Unexplained climate phenomena

What is the orbital period of Uranus around the Sun?

84 Earth years

What is the primary cause of the complex layered cloud structure in Uranus's atmosphere?

Supercritical phase of matter

Learn more about the unique features of Uranus, the seventh planet from the Sun, including its gaseous composition, complex atmosphere, and extreme temperatures.

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