Astronomers capture first images of aurora on Uranus using powerful telescope

Scientists have been able to peer into Uranus’ upper atmosphere for the first time thanks to the help of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) - and have documented the icy giant’s own version of the Northern Lights.


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