The density of Uranus is the second least in the Solar System, after Saturn. In fact, it has a density that's only a little higher than water. Since water is very common in the outer Solar System, astronomers suspect that the whole planet is made of mostly water. But it's not like any water you've ever seen. read more
Since water is very common in the outer Solar System, astronomers suspect that the whole planet is made of mostly water. But it’s not like any water you’ve ever seen. The temperature at the cloud tops of Uranus is 57 K (-357 F), and that temperature increases as you go down at a very predictable rate. read more
Scientists also suspect Uranus has a mantle of liquid water and ammonia deep inside the planet, which is the source of its magnetic field — the heat and pressure make water able to conduct electricity. (Pure liquid water will not conduct electricity; however, water with minerals or salt dissolved in it will. read more
Yes and no. Ice comets travel through space. Given time, there will be an ice comet that will be traveling through Uranus, in other times, there won't be one. read more