Astronomers get first look at Uranus's rings as they swing edge-on to Earth

As the rings of Uranus swing edge-on to Earth - a short-lived view we get only once every 42 years - astronomers observing the event are getting an unprecedented, glare-free view of the rings and the fine dust that permeates them.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news107097797.html">Astronomers get first look at Uranus's rings as they swing edge-on to Earth</a></p> <p>As the rings of Uranus swing edge-on to Earth - a short-lived view we get only once every 42 years - astronomers observing the event are getting an unprecedented, glare-free view of the rings and the fine dust that permeates them.</p>