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The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a new tiny moon, S/2025 U1, around Uranus, increasing the known moons to 29. This small, faint object, about 10 km across, was observed near the planet's rings and orbits between two other moons, highlighting the complex and still largely unknown Uranian system. The discovery emphasizes ongoing advancements in astronomy building on past missions like Voyager 2.
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have discovered a new, small moon orbiting Uranus, increasing the known moons to 29. The moon, about 6 miles in diameter, was hidden from previous observations due to its size and darkness. This discovery provides insights into Uranus's ring system and the potential origins of its moons, highlighting the telescope's advanced capabilities and the ongoing exploration of our solar system.
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope discovered a new, tiny moon called S/2025 U1 orbiting Uranus, increasing its known moons to 29. The moon was found outside Uranus's rings and is about six miles wide, likely formed from ring material over the past 50 million years. This discovery helps scientists understand the evolution of Uranus and its rings, and may lead to more moon discoveries in the future.