Uranus Dark Spot (Magnified View)
This image shows a dark spot on the surface of Uranus. This dark spot is a vortex measuring 1,100 miles by 1,900 miles — large enough to engulf two-thirds of the United States — and was caused by churning winds in the planet's atmosphere.
For a zoomed out image look here.
Credit:About the Image
About the Object
Name: | Uranus |
Type: | Solar System : Planet Solar System : Planet : Feature : Atmosphere : Cloud |
Category: | Solar System |
Colours & filters
Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
---|---|---|
Optical V | 550 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
ACS |
Optical R | 658 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
ACS |
Optical R | 775 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
ACS |