2006-09-05 15:19:49 · 5 answers · asked by Chase 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Only two planets rotate in 'opposite' (ie west to east) directions...Venus and Uranus.
It is believed in the case of Uranus, a collision during it's formation led to it's current tilt and rotation.
In Venus's case, there is a theory that its dense atmosphere caused tidal effects that robbed the planet of rotational energy and its initial rotation we observe today.
2006-09-05 19:59:30 · answer #1 · answered by swilliamrex 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They entered our Solar System through a different 'door'.
2006-09-06 22:34:08 · answer #2 · answered by eventhorizon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it keeps the solar system together,opposites attract,if they all spun the same way they'd propel all over the place
2006-09-05 22:30:32 · answer #3 · answered by nameseekr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it has to do with distance and the way they were formed
2006-09-05 22:25:33 · answer #4 · answered by sur2124 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'non-conformists' ??
2006-09-05 22:22:08 · answer #5 · answered by Think&Blink 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋