Astronomers detect X-ray emission from Uranus

Astronomers have found that Uranus might be emitting X-rays using the Chandra X-ray Observatory of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

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This new information can help scientists learn more about the seventh planet from the Sun and the coldest planet in our solar system.

The observations that were studied by the researchers, were taken in 2002 and then in 2017 by the Chandra X-ray Observatory.

As per the NASA press release, the researchers clearly detected the presence of X-rays in the 2002 observation. Later in 201, a possible flare of X-rays was detected.

The magnetic field and spin axis of the ice planet makes it an interesting subject for studying X-rays observation. Uranus is the only planet in our solar system that rotates on its side, making it very different to all our other planets.