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The Keck II telescope in Hawaii is the first to see the infrared glow on Uranus, caused by hydrogen molecules in the atmosphere becoming excited.

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[-] iMastari@kbin.social 9 points 8 months ago

Excited hydrogen molecules on Uranus.

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