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Webb Reveals Hidden Layers of Uranus’ Upper Atmosphere


For the first time, astronomers have mapped the vertical structure of Uranus’ ionosphere, uncovering unexpected temperature peaks, weakened ion densities, and puzzling dark regions shaped by the planet’s extreme magnetic field.

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