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Scientists discover X-rays emitting from Uranus

By Kaelan Deese
Published April 1, 2021 7:00pm ET
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Scientists discover X-rays emitting from Uranus
In this image provided by NASA, this false-color Voyager picture of Uranus shows a discrete cloud seen a bright streak near the planet's limb. (AP Photo/NASA)

The seventh planet from the sun emits X-rays, a scientific study revealed.

Astronomers examined two images of Uranus and discovered that it exhibits X-ray activity, according to a study published Wednesday in the Journal of Geophysical Research.

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