JWST Reveals Detailed Images of Uranus
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On Josh Universe - Space Discord Server we shared a new post featuring JWST NIRCam infrared images of Uranus. Webb resolved 11 of 13 rings including the faint Zeta ring and captured 14 of 27 known moons, plus a seasonal north polar cap and atmospheric storms. This update highlights striking high resolution observations that reveal the ice giant's dynamic features.
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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. #space #NASA #astronomy
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