James Webb Telescope Reveals Stunning New Image of Uranus and its Rings.
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The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of Uranus, revealing its ring system, brightest moons, and dynamic atmosphere. The image shows 11 of the planet's 13 known rings, including the innermost two of Uranus' dusty rings, which have only been glimpsed by two other astronomical eyes. The image also shows six of the planet's 27 known moons. Uranus has a unique orbit in the solar system, with the ice giant rotating on its side, tilted at a roughly 90-degree angle respective to its path around the sun.
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