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Hubble Reveals Uranus' Spin: 28 Seconds Longer Than Expected

4/8/2025

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A groundbreaking analysis from Hubble Space Telescope data has unveiled that Uranus spins on its axis in 17 hours, 14 minutes, and 52 seconds—28 seconds longer than earlier estimates from Voyager 2. This newfound precision enhances our understanding of Uranus' coordinate system, paving the way for future explorations of its mysterious magnetic and gravitational fields.

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A groundbreaking analysis from Hubble Space Telescope data has unveiled that Uranus spins on its axis in 17 hours, 14 minutes, and 52 seconds—28 seconds longer than earlier estimates from Voyager 2. This newfound precision enhances our understanding of Uranus' coordinate system, paving the way for future explorations of its mysterious magnetic and gravitational fields.