Uranus

The model of Uranus is on the grounds of the Villa Elfvik Nature House (Espoo Environment Education) in an old pavilion. There is a groomed and marked path to the model just behind the house. The model includes the ring of Uranus. The model of the Sun isn't visible from Uranus, but it can be seen from the nearby Laajalahti pier.

Villa Elfvik on the Helsinki metropolitan area guide map.
Villa Elfvik grounds map and guide to Uranus and a location map of Villa Elfvik.
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Uranus
The Uranus model with its rings in the pavilion at Villa Elfvik.

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Uranus is inside a small pavilion.

Uranus

The diameter of Uranus is 52,600km (5.3cm in the model). Its average distance from the Sun is 2,889 million km (2,864m in the model). Uranus revolves around the Sun once ever 84 years. It was discovered in 1781. It has 21 named moons and 6 unnamed moons. Around Uranus are many thin rings. Uranus is about the same size as Neptune. Note: The model of the Sun may be seen from the nearby Laajalahti boathouse and pier with the aid of binoculars.

Read more about Uranus at the Nine Planets Uranus page.