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Uranus and Ariel
Uranus and Ariel. Hubble Space Telescope image of the moon Ariel (white dot) orbiting its planet Uranus (blue and green). The shadow of the moon (black dot) is seen to the moons right. This is a rare event. Because Uranus is tipped on its side, rotating with its poles parallel to the plane of its orbit around the Sun, its moons rarely pass between it and the Sun. Ariel only does so every 42 years during the equinoxes of Uranus. Ariel is 600 kilometres in diameter and takes 2.5 days to orbit Uranus at a distance of 190, 000 kilometres. Uranus is 51, 000 kilometres in diameter. This image was obtained in infrared light on 26 July 2006 by Hubbles Advanced Camera for Surveys instrument
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This print showcases the enchanting celestial dance between Uranus and its moon, Ariel. Captured by the Hubble Space Telescope, this rare event depicts Ariel as a small white dot gracefully orbiting around its majestic blue and green planet. To the right of the moon, we can observe its shadow as a striking black dot. The uniqueness of this occurrence stems from Uranus' peculiar orientation - it is tilted on its side, with its poles aligned parallel to the plane of its orbit around the Sun. Consequently, moments like these are infrequent since Uranus' moons seldom pass between it and our star. In fact, Ariel only graces us with such an alignment every 42 years during Uranus' equinoxes. Ariel itself is no ordinary moon; measuring 600 kilometers in diameter, it completes one full orbit around Uranus every 2.5 days at a distance of approximately 190,000 kilometers. Its parent planet boasts an impressive diameter of 51,000 kilometers. This mesmerizing image was captured using infrared light on July 26th, 2006 by Hubble's Advanced Camera for Surveys instrument. It serves as a testament to humanity's insatiable curiosity about our vast universe and reminds us of the beauty that lies beyond our earthly realm.
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