Other editions of book Uranus

Describes Uranus as part of the solar system, and discusses days and years, tectonic plates, its unusual sideways spin, its discovery, moons, rings, exploring Uranus and beyond, and related topics.

Uranus, the ice giant, has an axis tilted nearly sideways. This peculiarity, and the possibility it may actually rain diamonds, will make it a fascinating subject for young astronomers. A handy and attractive reference on a distant planet.