External Publication
Visit Post

Webb Maps Uranus’ Upper Atmosphere and Finds a Magnetic Surprise

SciTechDaily - Science, Space and Technology News 2026 [Unoffic… February 24, 2026
Source
Webb just revealed Uranus’s upper atmosphere in 3D, exposing wild auroras and a planet that is still cooling. Astronomers have produced the first detailed map showing how Uranus’s upper atmosphere is layered from bottom to top. The international team tracked how temperatures and electrically charged particles change with altitude, offering a clearer picture of conditions [...]

Discussion in the ATmosphere

Loading comments...