Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Io Volcano: Pele's Hot Lava

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 26, 1999 is “Io Volcano: Pele's Hot Lava,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Galileo Project, University Of Arizona (PIRL), JPL, NASA. The original explanation runs about 137 words.

Io Volcano: Pele's Hot Lava
Credit: Galileo Project, University Of Arizona (PIRL), JPL, NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Glowing hot lava from the heart of Io’s volcano Pele is visible in this false-color infrared composite image . It was recorded last month during the Galileo spacecraft’s close flyby of the Jovian moon.”

— APOD editors, November 26, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 26, 1999
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Galileo Project, University Of Arizona (PIRL), JPL, NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 137 words

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