Uranus

Explanation of image.

Telescope: Canada-France-Hawaii telescope, f/36 focus
Date: August 11, 1995
Instrument: University of Hawaii 13-actuators adaptive optics system and QUIRC.
Wavelength: K-band
Total exposure: 25 minutes
Scale: 9"x9"
Orientation: North is up - East is left
Observers: A. Brahic, C. Dumas, J.E. Graves, M.J. Northcott, T. Owen, C. Roddier, F. Roddier
In this infrared image of Uranus, the ring is a prominent feature. Note that it is slightly brighter on this east side. Above Uranus, one can see its satellite Puck discovered in 1985 by the Voyager 2 spacecraft.