Uranus emitting X-rays: Scientists probe mystery around 'Ice Giant' planet
India TodayUranus, the seventh planet from the sun is reflecting X-rays, says a new study by scientists. This is the first time astronomers have detected X-rays from Uranus, which is also known as the 'sideways planet' because it rotates on its side, unlike any other planet in our solar system. The Chandra program is managed by NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and is a vital source of information for scientists examining the solar system, along with the Hubble Space Telescope. File photo of bright clouds around Uranus captured by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope In a press release, NASA said the Sun could cause Uranus to emit X-rays. A 2006 image taken by the Hubble Space Telescope showing bands and a new dark spot in Uranus' atmosphere While more research is needed to establish this claim, there is also the possibility that some X-rays come from auroras on Uranus.
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