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Infrared Imagery

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space2 years ago

"JWST Captures Festive Image of Uranus' Rings and Moons"

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured a stunning image of Uranus and its rings, showcasing the planet's north polar cap and its unique atmospheric features. The image, taken at infrared wavelengths, reveals a bright spot at the center of the polar cap, indicating a cyclonic vortex. The JWST's advanced vision also shows the elusive Zeta ring, as well as several of Uranus' moons. These detailed images will provide valuable data for planetary scientists studying Uranus and may help shape future missions to the ice giant.

space2 years ago

"Mysterious Giant Question Mark Found Drifting in Space"

The James Webb Space Telescope captured an image of what appears to be a giant question mark floating in space, but experts at the European Space Agency have identified it as a pair of merging galaxies. The upper region of the galaxies is distorted, creating the question mark shape. The image, taken of stars named Herbig-Haro 46/47, reveals fiery orange material believed to be gasses and dust surrounding stars. The Webb telescope has exceeded expectations and is expected to make more stunning observations in the future.