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Planet Uranus

Partial Mosaic

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Planet Uranus - Partial Mosaic

The second large satellite of Uranus reveals a complex geologic history. Global fracturing coupled with the eruption of icy volcanic fluids (as cold as 175 K) have marred its surface. The original Voyager images were projected onto a sphere to provide this unique view of Ariel.