Exploring Saturn and Uranus Aurorae

On 20th March, Researchers announced that they will use James Webb Space Telescope to unravel mysteries of aurorae on Saturn and Uranus.

Key Points

Observation Time Awarded: University of Leicester-led team granted observation time with Webb Telescope to study aurorae on Saturn and Uranus, selected from over 1,900 submissions.
Similarities with Earth: Aurorae on gas giants caused by high-energy charged particles interacting with magnetic field lines, akin to Earth's Northern Lights.
Investigating Saturn's Phenomenon: Researchers to examine Saturn's aurorae, possibly caused by peculiar atmospheric winds, using Webb Telescope to map temperatures and understand their origin.
Mapping Uranus' Auroral Emissions: Project aims to capture images of Uranus' auroral emissions to map them across the entire planet, determining their source - whether from solar wind or internal mechanisms.
Unveiling Planetary Mysteries: Insights from these observations expected to shed light on the unique atmospheric phenomena of Saturn and Uranus, contributing to our understanding of planetary dynamics.