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Jupiter's Dry Spots

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 12, 1997 is “Jupiter's Dry Spots,” an image. It is credited to Credit Galileo Project, JPL, NASA. The original explanation runs about 144 words.

Jupiter's Dry Spots
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From the explanation

“Known for its spectacular images of Jupiter’s moons, Io , Ganymede , Callisto , and Europa , the robot spacecraft Galileo has also aggressively explored the Jovian atmosphere. In December of 1995 , Galileo’s atmospheric probe descended into Jupiter’s clouds and reported a surprising absence of water .”

— APOD editors, June 12, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 12, 1997
Type
Image
Credit
Credit Galileo Project, JPL, NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 144 words

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