Uranus's Magnetosphere
by Nasa's Scientific Visualization Studio/jpl Naif/science Photo Library
Title
Uranus's Magnetosphere
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Nasa's Scientific Visualization Studio/jpl Naif/science Photo Library
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Photograph - Photograph
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Uranus's magnetosphere. Illustration of the planet Uranus (centre) and its magnetosphere (magnetic field lines shown) shielding it from cosmic radiation and the solar wind. The grey background mesh represents the boundary of the magnetosphere. Most of the charged particles from the Sun are diverted around the planet. Some are trapped and guided by the planet's magnetic field towards the polar regions, where they impact the planet's atmosphere and cause aurorae. Several of Uranus's moons are shown: Oberon, Miranda, Ariel, and Umbriel.
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October 27th, 2019
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