Who can imagine Uranus as a quiet planet now? The Keck Observatory caught some spectacular pictures of the gas giant undergoing a large storm surge a few days ago, which took astronomers by surprise because the planet is well past the equinox in 2007, when the sun was highest above the equator. “We are always … Continue reading "Power Up! Distant Uranus Sees A Storm Surge Of ‘Monstrous’ Proportions"

Images of Uranus yielding new details of the planet and its atmosphere are changing its reputation as the bore of the solar system, U.S. astronomers say.

The patina on this piece resulted in a rich, colorful surface giving it depth and light. I hope to do more of these.