Snapshot: Saturn’s rings dazzle in new JWST portrait

Saturn’s rings are glowing in a new image taken by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). The effect is caused by methane gas in Saturn’s atmosphere, which absorbs incoming sunlight and makes the planet appear dark. By contrast, Saturn’s rings lack methane, so they are the standout feature at this wavelength. The photo, which JWSTContinue reading “Snapshot: Saturn’s rings dazzle in new JWST portrait”
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