Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 2, 1998

A Triple Eclipse on Jupiter

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 2, 1998 is “A Triple Eclipse on Jupiter,” an image. It is credited to Credit: E. Karkoschka (UA) & S. Murrell (NMSU), NMSU 0.6-m Telescope. The original explanation runs about 115 words.

From the explanation

“Part of Jupiter is missing. Actually, three parts appear to be missing.”

— APOD editors, February 2, 1998

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At a glance

Date: February 2, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: E. Karkoschka (UA) & S. Murrell (NMSU), NMSU 0.6-m Telescope
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 115 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 2, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-february-02-a-triple-eclipse-on-jupiter

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