Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 5, 1997

Running Red Rings Around Jupiter

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 5, 1997 is “Running Red Rings Around Jupiter,” an image. It is credited to Running Red Rings Around Jupiter Credit: J. Rayner (U. Hawaii), NSFCAM, IRTF, NASA. The original explanation runs about 158 words.

From the explanation

“Explanation : Jupiter has rings, too. Unlike Saturn’s bright rings which are composed of chunks of ice, Jupiter’s rings are darker and appear to consist of fine particles of rock.”

— APOD editors, February 5, 1997

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At a glance

Date: February 5, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Running Red Rings Around Jupiter Credit: J. Rayner (U. Hawaii), NSFCAM, IRTF, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 158 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 5, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-february-05-running-red-rings-around-jupiter

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