Explore the mysteries of the ice giant with this Uranus Planet Poster by Swell Scenes. Featuring the distinctive blue-green seventh planet alongside fascinating scientific facts—including its unique sideways rotation, 27 moons, diameter, mass, and atmospheric composition—this educational artwork makes learning about our solar system engaging and visually stunning. Perfect for science classrooms, kids' bedrooms, homeschool spaces, STEM enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by space exploration and planetary science.
Why You'll Love It
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Educational Excellence: Displays key facts about Uranus including rotation period, orbit details, number of moons, atmospheric elements (hydrogen, helium, methane), and unique sideways rotation that creates extreme seasons.
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Ice Giant Wonder: Features Uranus' stunning blue-green coloration caused by methane in its atmosphere, making it one of the solar system's most visually distinctive planets.
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Perfect Science Gift: Ideal for science teachers, astronomy enthusiasts, kids interested in space, homeschool families, planetarium visitors, or anyone building a complete solar system poster collection.
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Clean Design: Professional Helvetica typography with clear infographic-style presentation makes complex planetary data accessible and engaging for all ages.
About Uranus, The Ice Giant
Uranus, the seventh planet from the Sun and third-largest in our solar system, stands as one of astronomy's most intriguing worlds. Discovered in 1781 by William Herschel—the first planet found with a telescope—Uranus shattered the ancient belief that only five planets existed beyond Earth. This ice giant orbits approximately 1.8 billion miles from the Sun, taking 84 Earth years to complete one orbit, meaning a Uranian year equals a human lifetime. What makes Uranus truly unique is its extreme axial tilt of 98 degrees, essentially rotating on its side, likely the result of a massive collision early in the solar system's history. This sideways rotation creates the most extreme seasons in our solar system—each pole experiences 42 years of continuous sunlight followed by 42 years of darkness. Uranus' stunning blue-green appearance comes from methane in its upper atmosphere, which absorbs red light and reflects blue and green wavelengths. The planet's atmosphere consists primarily of hydrogen and helium with traces of methane and other hydrocarbons, surrounding an icy mantle of water, methane, and ammonia ice over a small rocky core. Uranus hosts 27 known moons—all named after characters from Shakespeare and Alexander Pope—including Titania, Oberon, Umbriel, Ariel, and Miranda, which features one of the most extreme terrains in the solar system. The planet is also encircled by 13 faint rings discovered in 1977. NASA's Voyager 2 remains the only spacecraft to visit Uranus, flying past in 1986 and revealing much of what we know today. As an ice giant (along with Neptune), Uranus represents a planetary class distinct from gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn, offering insights into planetary formation and the diverse worlds that exist in our cosmic neighborhood. Whether you're a science educator teaching planetary science, a parent inspiring curiosity about space, a student building solar system knowledge, or simply someone awed by the universe's wonders, this poster brings the distant ice giant into clear focus, making learning about our solar system's outer reaches both beautiful and accessible.
Print & Frame Details
- Premium 189gsm matte paper using archival pigment inks
- Framed options include a 0.75″ (1.9 cm) Ayous wood frame in black, white, or natural
- Lightweight Acrylite front protector and hanging hardware included
- Available in multiple sizes, framed or unframed
- Printed to order to reduce waste and support sustainable practices
Thoughtful Craftsmanship
At Swell Scenes, every print is made to order with museum-quality materials. Our educational space series combines scientific accuracy with beautiful design — made for classrooms, kids' rooms, and anyone passionate about astronomy and planetary exploration.
About Swell Scenes
Swell Scenes turns scientific wonder into bold, beautiful artwork that fits any space. With a passion for space exploration, planetary science, and STEM education, our posters make learning about the universe visually engaging for students, educators, and space enthusiasts of all ages.
