Uranus is a very weird planet. Here's why astronomers want to probe it - RNZ

NASA's announcement that it wanted to target Uranus with a probe was a comedian's field day, but planetary scientists are over the moon our seventh planet is finally getting its day in the sun.

By Genelle Weule for ABC Of all our planets, Uranus has had a tough time in the reputation stakes over the years. Its name alone is the butt of jokes, and NASA's announcement last week that it want… [+9901 chars]

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