ESA/Hubble/Webb weic2332: Webb rings in the holidays with the ringed planet Uranus. The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope recently trained its sights on unusual and enigmatic Uranus, an ice giant that spins on its side. Webb captured this dynamic world with rings, moons, storms, and other atmospheric features — including a seasonal …

ESA/Hubble/Webb News
18 December 2023

The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope recently trained its sights on unusual and enigmatic Uranus, an ice giant that spins on its side. Webb captured this dynamic world with rings, moons, storms, and other atmospheric features — including a seasonal polar cap. The image expands upon a two-colour version released earlier this year, adding additional wavelength coverage for a more detailed look.

The release, images and videos are available on:
https://esawebb.org/news/weic2332/

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18 December 2023

 
         
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