File:Zoomed-in image of Uranus (weic2310a).jpg
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[edit]DescriptionZoomed-in image of Uranus (weic2310a).jpg |
English: This zoomed-in image of Uranus, captured by Webb’s Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) on 6 February 2023, reveals stunning views of the planet’s rings. The planet displays a blue hue in this representative-colour image, made by combining data from two filters (F140M, F300M) at 1.4 and 3.0 microns, shown here as blue and orange, respectively.On the right side of the planet is an area of brightening at the pole facing the Sun, known as a polar cap. This polar cap is unique to Uranus because it is the only planet in the Solar System that is tilted on its side, which causes its extreme seasons. A new aspect of the polar cap revealed by Webb is a subtle brightening near the Uranian north pole.At the edge of the polar cap lies a bright cloud and a few fainter extended features can be seen just beyond the cap’s edge; a second very bright cloud is seen at the planet’s left limb. Such clouds are typical for Uranus at infrared wavelengths, and are likely connected to storm activity.[Image description: The planet Uranus on a black background. The planet appears light blue with a large, white patch on the right side. On the edge of that patch at the upper left is a bright white spot. Another white spot is located on the left side of the planet at the 9 o’clock position. Around the planet is a system of nested rings. The rings of Uranus are vertical.] |
Date | 6 April 2023 (upload date) |
Source | Zoomed-in image of Uranus |
Author | NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, J. DePasquale (STScI) |
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Author | Space Telescope Science Institute Office of Public Outreach |
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Source | ESA/Webb |
Credit/Provider | NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, J. DePasquale (STScI) |
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JPEG file comment | Look out, Saturn! The competition for the best ringed planet is getting larger. This new image of Uranus from @NASAWebb displays a prominent ring system. Also in view: a white polar cap at the right side of the planet, and two bright spots likely connected to storm activity. How can the polar cap be on the right, and not the top or bottom? It’s because Uranus rotates at a nearly 90-degree angle from the plane of its orbit. This tilt makes Uranus appear to spin on its side. See a wider view: URL |
Software used | Adobe Photoshop 24.1 (Macintosh) |
File change date and time | 11:03, 29 March 2023 |
Date and time of digitizing | 09:13, 14 March 2023 |
Date metadata was last modified | 07:42, 29 March 2023 |
Unique ID of original document | xmp.did:3c0c5c93-9b10-47d8-984e-83913a9af269 |
Keywords | Uranus |
Contact information | outreach@stsci.edu
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