Rosalind

Rosalind

Rosalind made its debut in the annals of planetary science when it was discovered on January 13, 1986, during the Voyager 2 spacecraft's historic flyby of the planet. Named in homage to a character from William Shakespeare's "As You Like It," this moon is characterized by its relatively small size, with an estimated diameter of approximately 72 kilometers (45 miles). Rosalind follows a moderately inclined and retrograde orbit, which sets it apart as it orbits Uranus in the opposite direction of the planet's rotation. It maintains a moderate orbit around Uranus and is classified as an inner moon. The precise composition and origins of Rosalind remain subjects of ongoing scientific investigation. However, it is believed to be predominantly composed of water ice and rocky materials, a composition frequently encountered among many moons in the outer solar system. Its formation may have resulted from the gradual accretion of materials near Uranus, or it could be associated with capture from more distant regions, such as the Kuiper Belt or the scattered disk. Rosalind is a member of the "Rosalind Group," a collection of moons that share similar attributes. Being an inner moon of Uranus, its orbital dynamics are influenced by the gravitational presence of larger moons, including Belinda.