Hubble Tracks Clouds on Uranus
At visible and near-infrared light, sunlight is reflected from hazes and clouds in the atmosphere of Uranus. However, at near-infrared light, absorption by gases in the Uranian atmosphere limits the view to different altitudes, causing intense contrasts and colors.
Credit:Colours & filters
Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
---|---|---|
Infrared Near-IR | 1.1 μm |
Hubble Space Telescope
NICMOS |
Infrared Near-IR | 1.6 μm |
Hubble Space Telescope
NICMOS |
Infrared Near-IR | 1.9 μm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFPC2 |