**Uranus’ Tilted Sky** invites you to explore the mysteries of the seventh planet, named after **Ouranos** (Οὐρανός), the Greek god of the sky. The Romans knew him as **Caelus**, the primordial deity who embodied the heavens and the infinite expanse above. Unlike the other planets, Uranus rotates on its side, tilted at a dramatic **98 degrees**, as if the cosmos itself decided to lean in for a closer look.
Ouranos was the father of the Titans and the husband of Gaia (Earth), symbolizing the union of sky and land. His myth is one of hidden depths and cosmic balance, much like the unexpected perspectives we gain when we pause to observe the world around us.
In 1781, Uranus became the first planet discovered with a telescope, reshaping humanity’s understanding of the solar system. Its pale blue hue, caused by methane in its atmosphere, gives it an ethereal glow—a reminder that even in the vastness of space, there is beauty in the unknown.
**Historical Insight:**
Ouranos was overthrown by his son Cronus (Saturn), a myth that reflects the planet’s discovery challenging humanity’s view of the universe. Uranus’ extreme tilt and unique rotation symbolize the unexpected and the extraordinary, inviting us to see the world from a new angle.
**Fun Fact:**
Uranus’ tilt causes it to roll around the Sun on its side, giving it the most extreme seasons in the solar system—each lasting **21 Earth years**! This quirk makes Uranus a planet of contrasts, much like the ever-changing perspectives of urban life.
