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Uranus
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The seventh planet from the Sun, a pale blue-green ice giant discovered in 1781.
"Uranus rotates almost on its side compared to the other planets."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOne of the outer planets of the solar system, notable for its unusual sideways tilt.
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Etymology
Named after Uranus, the Greek god of the sky, via Latin Ūranus.