Recent research analyzing Hubble Space Telescope data over two decades has advanced our understanding of Uranus, revealing that the planet's atmosphere is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, with traces of methane, water, and ammonia. This composition contributes to Uranus' distinctive pale blue-green color. The research also highlights the planet's unique axial tilt, which may result from a historical collision, impacting its orbital dynamics and leading to extensive seasonal cycles lasting about 42 years each for light and dark.
Uranus is composed mainly of water and ammonia ice, and with observations made by Hubble, we now know more about its atmospheric dynamics.
The research revealed that Uranus' atmosphere consists primarily of hydrogen and helium, with a small amount of methane contributing to its pale blue-green color.
Uranus' unusual rotation, nearly parallel to its orbital plane, is an anomaly in the Solar System and may stem from a past collision.
Uranus experiences extreme seasonal changes with its orbital period, leading to about 42 years of sunlight followed by 42 years of darkness.
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