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New data from Webb suggests two of Uranus’ outer rings are starkly different
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New data from Webb suggests two of Uranus’ outer rings are starkly different

Webb Space Telescope data reveals stark differences between Uranus's μ and ν rings. The μ ring, composed of icy grains from the moon Mab, contrasts with the ν ring's dusty composition, containing rocky material and organic compounds. This analysis raises questions about the origins of these materials and the unseen parent bodies within the ν ring, warranting further investigation.