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why other planets do not rotate about their own axis like the earth
Dear Moustafa,
Actually, the other planets DO rotate about their own axes. If someone told you that they don't, they were messing with your brain.
The planet Uranus happens to have a very unusual rotation, but it does rotate. Is that what you're thinking about? Look at this NASA link for more information:
http://www.nasa.gov/worldbook/uranus_worldbook_prt.htm
I hope this is helpful. Let me know if you want to discuss this in more depth.
Keep Looking Up!
--Ed
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Ed
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I am not a professional astronomer by any means, but astronomy has been an interest of mine since childhood, and I am well-informed on the subject. If unable to answer someone`s question personally, I will know how to quickly find the answer online, because I keep myself informed about developments in the field and I know where to look for information.
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I worked in an observatory for awhile at one point, doing various interesting things with a computer.
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