Uranus: The Sideways Planet
Uranus is the third largest planet in our Solar System and has 13 major rings and 27 known moons.
A year in Uranus is equivalent to 84 Earth years. This planet has the largest tilt of any planet in our Solar System and spins on its side. It was discovered in 1781 by astronomer William Herchel.
This picture was taken on November 14th 2009 using the 98 in Hooker telescope.
(Correction 13 rings not 11)