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Uranus' rings silhouetted

Filed under pretty pictures, Uranus, Uranus' rings, Voyager 1 and 2

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Uranus' rings silhouetted Uranus's nine most prominent rings are seen in silhouette against the smooth globe of the planet in this Voyager 2 view from January 24, 1986, just 24 minutes before its closest approach.

NASA / JPL

Original image data dated on or about January 24, 1986

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