Exploring Uranus: The Cold Ice Giant of the Solar System

The video provides an overview of Uranus, detailing its size, mass, and cold temperatures. Discovered by Sir William Herschel in 1781, Uranus is unique for its retrograde rotation and long orbit period. Known as an ice giant, it has a hydrogen and helium upper layer, with a core of rock and ice. Its atmosphere contains water, ammonia, and methane, giving it a bluish color. Uranus has thin rings and was explored by Voyager 2 in 1986.

What is the diameter of Uranus in kilometers?

Who officially discovered Uranus and in what year?

What is the rotation period of Uranus?

Describe the atmospheric composition of Uranus.

How many rings does Uranus have and how are they categorized?