Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Zal Patera on Jupiter's Moon Io
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 7, 2000 is “Zal Patera on Jupiter's Moon Io,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Galileo Project , SSI , University of Arizona , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 109 words.
From the explanation
“The Galileo orbiter ‘s flyby of Io last November captured an unusual part of Jupiter ‘s volcanic moon. From 26,000 kilometers away, Zal Patera was found to be a cauldron of flowing lava , gaseous vents , and tremendous peaks .”
— APOD editors, March 7, 2000
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 7, 2000
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Galileo Project , SSI , University of Arizona , JPL , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 109 words