Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Uranus' Ring System
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 30, 1996 is “Uranus' Ring System,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Erich Karkoschka (University of Arizona Lunar & Planetary Lab) and NASA. The original explanation runs about 123 words.
From the explanation
“The rings of Uranus are thin, narrow, and dark compared to other planetary ring systems. Brightened artificially by computer, the ring particles reflect as little light as charcoal, although they are really made of ice chucks darkened by rock.”
— APOD editors, April 30, 1996
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- April 30, 1996
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Erich Karkoschka (University of Arizona Lunar & Planetary Lab) and NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 123 words