Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Approaching Jupiter

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 26, 2000 is “Approaching Jupiter,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Voyager 1 Spacecraft Team , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 109 words.

Approaching Jupiter
Credit: Voyager 1 Spacecraft Team , JPL , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“In 1979 the Voyager 1 spacecraft compiled this view as it approached the gas giant Jupiter . Snapping a picture every time the Great Red Spot was properly aligned, the above time-lapse sequence shows not only spot rotation but also the swirling of neighboring clouds .”

— APOD editors, September 26, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 26, 2000
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Voyager 1 Spacecraft Team , 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

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