Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 10, 1997

Dark Volcano Active on Io

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 10, 1997 is “Dark Volcano Active on Io,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Galileo Project, JPL, NASA. The original explanation runs about 97 words.

From the explanation

“The surface of Io is changing even as we watch. The inset frame of Jupiter ‘s most active moon was taken by the robot spacecraft Galileo in April.”

— APOD editors, November 10, 1997

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At a glance

Date: November 10, 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 97 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 10, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-november-10-dark-volcano-active-on-io

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