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The rings of Uranus are intermediate in complexity between the more extensive set around Saturn and the simpler systems around Jupiter and Neptune. The rings of Uranus were discovered on March 10, 1977, by James L. Elliot, Edward W. Dunham, and Jessica Mink.
6 Apr 2023 · The James Webb Space Telescope reveals the planet Uranus' blue hue, polar cap, clouds, and 13 rings in infrared wavelengths. See the zoomed-in and wide-view images of the ice giant and its moons, and learn more about its unique features and seasons.
18 Dis 2023 · See stunning images of Uranus' dim inner and outer rings, seasonal polar cap, and 27 moons from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. Learn how Webb reveals the planet's unique features and helps us understand its atmosphere and exoplanets.
6 Apr 2023 · Following in the footsteps of the Neptune image released in 2022, the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope has taken a stunning image of the solar system’s other ice giant, the planet Uranus. The new image features dramatic rings as well as bright features in the planet’s atmosphere.
19 Jun 1999 · See the Voyager 2 image of the Uranian rings, which have a broad outer component and a narrow inner component. Learn about the resolution, the orbits and the transparency of the rings.
10 Apr 2023 · The high-tech observatory has taken a stunning image of Uranus that showcases 11 of the planet’s 13 rings, which are made of rocks and dust that don’t reflect much sunlight. The image also reveals two storm clouds, a polar cap, six moons and distant galaxies in the background.
6 Apr 2023 · The James Webb Space Telescope captures the planet Uranus in a stunning image that shows its dramatic rings and dynamic atmosphere. The image also reveals a mysterious enhanced polar feature and some of Uranus's 27 moons.
