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It is the rounded moon that has the smallest orbit around a major planet. Its orbital period is 34 hours and, like that of the Moon, is synchronous with its rotation period, which means it always shows the same face to Uranus, a condition known as tidal locking.
Miranda is a small and complex moon of Uranus with unique features called coronae, giant fault canyons, and a porous surface. Learn about its discovery, name, geology, and possible origins from NASA's website.
Miranda (Uran V ) – najmniejszy spośród pięciu głównych księżyców Urana. Miranda posiada najbardziej złożone struktury geologiczne spośród satelitów tej planety. Została odkryta przez Gerarda Kuipera w 1948 roku.
30 paź 2024 · New research suggests that Miranda, one of Uranus's 28 moons, might have a vast ocean beneath its icy crust. The ocean could be a sign of life and a target for future exploration missions.
6 lis 2024 · Miranda, innermost and smallest of the five major moons of Uranus and, topographically, the most varied of the group. It was discovered in telescopic photographs of the Uranian system in 1948 by the Dutch American astronomer Gerard P. Kuiper, who named it after a character in William Shakespeare’s
Learn about Miranda, the smallest and roundest moon of Uranus, named after a Shakespeare character. Discover its surface features, geological history, and only visit by Voyager 2.
Miranda is a small and icy satellite of Uranus that has a diverse and jumbled surface. It was explored by Voyager 2 in 1986 and revealed features such as fault canyons, terraced layers, bands, ridges and craters.
