THE PLANETS

OVERVIEW

STRUCTURE

SURFACE

Uranus

The standard model of Uranus's structure is that it consists of three layers: a rocky (silicate/iron–nickel) core in the centre, an icy mantle in the middle and an outer gaseous hydrogen/helium envelope. The core is relatively small, with a mass of only 0.55 Earth masses.

ROTATION TIME

17.2 Hours

REVOLUTION TIME

84 Years

RADIUS

25,362 KM

AVERAGE TEMP.

-195°c