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Uranus Magnetic Field Mystery Solved
Scientists finally explain Uranus's bizarre magnetic field after 40 years of confusion.
In brief
Scientists finally explain Uranus's bizarre magnetic field after 40 years of confusion. Scientists may have found why Uranus has a magnetic field tilted 60 degrees from its axis. Originally reported by Space.
Uranus Magnetic Field
Scientists have long puzzled over Uranus's magnetic field that tilts 60 degrees from its axis.
40-Year Mystery
The field's unusual orientation has stumped researchers since the 1980s.
New Explanation
Scientists may now understand the cause of Uranus's magnetic field tilt.
The takeaway
Scientists may have found why Uranus has a magnetic field tilted 60 degrees from its axis.
