We FINALLY detected X-rays from URANUS

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*suppresses childish giggle* This is a big deal, we know so little about Uranus! Also, to learn more science, head to http://brilliant.org/drbecky for 20% off an annual premium subscription. Dunn et al. (2021; first X-rays from Uranus) - https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/2020JA028739 Lamy et al. (2012; HST detects Uranus aurora) - https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/2012GL051312 Waite et al. (1988; Voyager 2 detects Uranus aurora) - https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/JA093iA12p14295 00:00 - Introduction 01:28 - X-ray astronomy 02:10 - Jupiter's X-ray aurora 03:02 - Voyager 2 findings 03:44 - Uranus spins on its side 04:42 - Uranus aurora 05:31 - The new X-ray detection 07:25 - Aurora or rings? 12:16 - Bloopers --- 👕 Check out my merch here: https://teespring.com/stores/dr-becky --- 📚 "Space: 10 Things You Should Know": http://bit.ly/SpaceDrBecky 📚 US & Canada version: "Space at the speed of light" (same book, different title, with some beautiful illustrations): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/635406/space-at-the-speed-of-light-by-dr-becky-smethurst/ 📚 German translation "Das kleine Buch vom großen Knall" : https://www.dtv.de/buch/becky-smethurst-das-kleine-buch-vom-grossen-knall-28254/ 📚 Korean translation: "우주를 정복하는 딱 10가지 지식" : http://www.yes24.com/Product/Goods/101562547?OzSrank=1 --- 🎧 Royal Astronomical Society Podcast that I co-host: podfollow.com/supermassive --- 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe an

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