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NASA James Webb Space Telescope - Uranus Close-up (NIRCam image)

Uranus, the seventh planet from the Sun in our solar system, is a unique and intriguing celestial body. Named after the Greek god of the sky, Uranus is considered an ice giant, belonging to the same category as Neptune. It is distinguished by its bluish-green hue, which is the result of the presence of methane in its atmosphere. The planet's distinctcolouration sets it apart from the predominantly beige and reddish tones of the gas giants Jupiter and Saturn.

One of the most peculiar features of Uranus is its axial tilt, which is approximately 98 degrees. Unlike most planets in the solar system that have a relatively upright rotation, Uranus essentially rolls on its side. This extreme tilt likely resulted from a massive collision with a celestial object early in the planet's history. As a consequence of this axial tilt, Uranus experiences unusual seasons. Each pole alternately faces the Sun for an extended period during its 84-year orbit, leading to extreme temperature variations.

Uranus has a system of rings, though they are much fainter compared to the prominent ring systems of Saturn. The rings are composed of dark particles and were first discovered during a stellar occultation in 1977. Additionally, Uranus has a diverse collection of moons, the largest of which is Titania.

Despite being discovered in 1781 by Sir William Herschel, Uranus remains a relatively mysterious and less-explored planet. Only one spacecraft, Voyager 2, has conducted a close flyby of Uranus in 1986, providing valuable data and images that continue to fuel scientific inquiries into the planet's characteristics and behaviour.