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Uranus interior, artwork
Uranus interior. Computer artwork showing the internal structure of Uranus. The standard model of Uranuss structure is that it consists of three layers: a rocky core at its centre, an icy mantle in the middle and an outer gaseous hydrogen/helium envelope. The rocky core of Uranus is relatively small, with a mass of 0.55 Earth masses and a radius less than 20 per cent of Uranus s; the mantle is about 13.4 Earth masses, and comprises the bulk of the planet; the upper atmosphere weighs only that of 0.5 Earth masses and extends for the last 20 per cent of Uranuss radius
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This print showcases the intricate and mysterious interior of Uranus, beautifully depicted through computer artwork. According to the standard model, Uranus is composed of three distinct layers that contribute to its unique structure. At its core lies a relatively small rocky center, weighing only 0.55 times the mass of Earth and occupying less than 20 percent of Uranus's radius. Surrounding this core is an icy mantle, comprising a significant portion of the planet with a staggering mass equivalent to about 13.4 times that of Earth. Finally, extending for the last 20 percent of Uranus's radius is an outer gaseous envelope primarily composed of hydrogen and helium. The image provides us with a glimpse into this enigmatic world as it highlights each layer in concentric fashion. The rocky shell forms the innermost layer while being dwarfed by the expansive icy mantle that dominates much of Uranus's composition. Finally, we witness the thin upper atmosphere which weighs merely half an Earth mass but extends towards the planet's outer reaches. Through this stunning illustration, we are reminded once again how vast and diverse our solar system truly is. It serves as a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit in unraveling celestial mysteries and expanding our understanding of these distant worlds beyond what meets the eye on their surface alone.
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