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Uranus

  • Uranus was originally called Georgium Sidium, in honour of King George III of Britain
  • Uranus’ axis is at 97 degrees. which means that it orbits on its side. (Most of the planets spin on an axis nearly perpendicular to the plane of the ecliptic but Uranus’ axis is almost parallel to the ecliptic.)
  • Summer on Uranus lasts for 21 years

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