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SOLAR SYSTEM
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it appears to be on its side because its axis is so tilted
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it is the hottest of the planets
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it has the largest and most complex ring system
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it has dust storms that can last for months
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Detailed explanation-1: -Uranus is the only planet whose equator is nearly at a right angle to its orbit, with a tilt of 97.77 degrees – possibly the result of a collision with an Earth-sized object long ago. This unique tilt causes the most extreme seasons in the solar system.
Detailed explanation-2: -One of the most long-standing hypotheses is that Venus and Uranus originally rotated counter-clockwise – like Earth and the other planets still do – but were struck at some point by massive objects (perhaps other planets) that sent them spinning in different directions.
Detailed explanation-3: -Uranus is the coldest planet in the Solar System: Uranus orbits the Sun on its side: A Season on Uranus lasts one long day – 42 years: Uranus is the second-least dense planet: Uranus has rings: The atmosphere of Uranus contains “ices”: Uranus has 27 moons: More items •07-Oct-2008