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The Supermassive Podcast
45: Uranus the Oddball
Sep 29, 2023
Learn about the unique characteristics of Uranus, including its tilt and icy composition. Discover the challenges faced in studying this enigmatic planet and explore its peculiar moons. Hear the intriguing story of William Herschel's discovery of Uranus in 1781 and the significance of his notebooks. Get space-related recommendations and learn about the Moon and Stars event and the Herschel Museum. The hosts discuss their experience of seeing Starlink satellites and share insights on the night sky observation.
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- Uranus is a tilted planet with extreme seasons due to its unusual axial tilt.
- Future exploration missions to Uranus are considered a priority by NASA, with a potential opportunity for a spacecraft in the early 2030s.
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Overview of Uranus as an Ice Giant Planet
Uranus is the third largest planet in the solar system and is categorized as an ice giant. It was the first planet discovered with a telescope by William Herschel in 1781. Uranus has an exotic atmosphere with hydrogen, helium, and methane. Its unique tilt causes extreme seasons and long-duration winters at the poles. It has a system of rings, although not as complex as Saturn's, and its moons are named after characters from Shakespeare and Alexander Pope.
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