James Webb telescope finds new moon orbiting Uranus

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The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a new moon orbiting Uranus, bringing the planet's known moon count to 29. This latest discovery was made possible by the telescope's advanced infrared capabilities, allowing it to detect celestial bodies previously unseen. Uranus is one of the ice giants in our solar system, and ongoing observations continue to reveal more about its complex system of moons.


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