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NASA's Hubble and New Horizons Capture Simultaneous Images of Uranus, Enhancing Exoplanet Research

Oct 11, 2024, 02:13 AM

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and the New Horizons spacecraft have collaborated to capture simultaneous images of Uranus, providing valuable insights for exoplanet research. Hubble, located 1.7 billion miles from Uranus, and New Horizons, positioned 6.5 billion miles away, utilized their distinct vantage points to gather atmospheric data and test imaging techniques relevant to observing distant exoplanets. This dual perspective aims to enhance the understanding of how exoplanets may appear from afar, informing future space missions designed for similar observations. The findings underscore the importance of collaborative efforts in space exploration and the potential for improved methodologies in exoplanet imaging.