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Artwork showing Voyager 2 nearing Uranus
Artists impression of the encounter of the Voyager 2 spacecraft with the planet Uranus on January 24, 1986. Uranus nine known rings are shown. The planets polar axis points nearly in the ecliptic plane, & the rings appear almost fully open to Earth-based observers. Uranus will be Voyager 2s third planetary encounter following Jupiter in July 1979 & Saturn in August 1981. After Uranus, the spacecraft will be targeted for an encounter with Neptune in 1989
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This print showcases a remarkable artwork depicting the momentous encounter between Voyager 2, an interstellar spacecraft, and the enigmatic planet Uranus. Created by a talented artist, this impression vividly captures the essence of this extraordinary event that occurred on January 24,1986. The artwork beautifully portrays Uranus with its nine known rings prominently displayed. The planet's polar axis is seen pointing almost parallel to the ecliptic plane, while its magnificent rings appear fully open to observers from Earth. This unique perspective offers a breathtaking view of Uranus unlike any other. Voyager 2's rendezvous with Uranus marks its third planetary encounter after successfully exploring Jupiter in July 1979 and Saturn in August 1981. As part of an ambitious interstellar mission, this spacecraft has been diligently charting new frontiers within our solar system. With Neptune as its next destination scheduled for 1989, Voyager 2 continues to push the boundaries of research and exploration beyond what was previously thought possible. Its pioneering journey through space serves as a testament to humanity's insatiable curiosity about the mysteries that lie beyond our home planet. This awe-inspiring print from Science Photo Library encapsulates both the scientific significance and artistic beauty associated with mankind's quest for knowledge among distant celestial bodies like Uranus.
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