Planets

Uranus facts – orbit, physical overview, rings, moons, etc.

Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun. It is the planet with the third largest diameter. However, it is the fourth heaviest after Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune. Let’s learn some interesting facts about Uranus. Facts about Uranus (everything you need to know) Orbit 1.8 billion miles = 2.9 billion kilometers ADVERTISEMENT 1 Uranus year …

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Uranus and Neptune – planet comparison | Uranus vs Neptune

Uranus and Neptune are the last two planets of the Solar System. Referred as “Ice giants”, both these planets are huge with many things in common. The following is a comparison between Uranus and Neptune. Let’s read. ADVERTISEMENT Uranus vs Neptune – planet comparison Which planet is bigger, Uranus or Neptune? Uranus has a bigger …

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Jupiter and Saturn – planet comparison | Jupiter vs Saturn

Jupiter and Saturn are the top two biggest planets in our Solar System. The following is a comparison between these two planets. Let’s read. Jupiter vs Saturn – planet comparison Which planet is bigger, Jupiter or Saturn? Jupiter is the biggest planet in our Solar System. Saturn is the second biggest planet. Which planet has …

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Perihelion and Aphelion of solar system planets

Perihelion and Aphelion are the nearest and farthest points respectively of an object’s orbit around the Sun. The following table shows the distances of Perihelion and Aphelion of solar system planets. Distance of Perihelion (×106 km) Distance of Aphelion (×106 km) Mercury 46 69.82 Venus 107.48 108.94 Earth 147.09 152.1 Mars 206.62 249.23 Jupiter 740.52 816.62 Saturn …

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