Powerful winds on giant planets confined to a thin atmospheric layer
High winds on Uranus and Neptune confined to high, thin layer of atmosphere. A false-color Hubble image of Neptune, showing the strong band structure in the atmosphere, where winds may exceed 300 meters per second. Lawrence A......»»
Astrophile: Mighty Trojan found marching with Uranus
An "impossible" asteroid is sharing the giant planet's orbit, and it hints at the possibility of Earth-like worlds in unexpected places.....»»
Wired Science Space Photo of the Day: Scarred Face of Ariel
This mosaic of the four highest-resolution images of Ariel represents the most detailed Voyager 2 picture of this satellite of Uranus. The images were taken through the clear filter of Voyager's narrow-angle camera on Jan. 24, 1986, at a distance ........»»
Saturn"s rings may double up as a moon factory
A new model suggests Saturn's famous rings spawned the planet's moons. Could the mechanism explain the moons of Uranus, Neptune and even Earth?.....»»
How to Pronounce Uranus Without Laughing [Video]
Uranus. Your anus. You're in us. As hard as you might try, it's almost impossible to avoid smirking when you hear the name of the seventh planet. This video, by GCP Grey, takes a look at the history of its name, how it could have had a monicker that made .....»»