JWST Infrared Images Reveal Uranus Rings & Moons
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Josh Universe - Space Discord Server shares a new post featuring JWST NIRCam infrared images of Uranus. The announcement highlights 11 of 13 rings resolved, 14 of 27 moons imaged, a seasonal north polar cap, and atmospheric storms. It’s a high-resolution discovery update for community discussion and observation.
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https://www.instagram.com/p/DXt9gDSDZ11/
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) captured stunning, detailed infrared images of Uranus, highlighting its faint rings, seasonal north polar cap, and atmospheric storms.
Using NIRCam, Webb resolved 11 of the 13 known rings—including the faint, inner Zeta ring—and captured 14 of its 27 known moons, revealing a dynamic ice giant.
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