Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Io Rotating

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 24, 2000 is “Io Rotating,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Calvin J. Hamilton , Voyager Team, Galileo Team , NASA). The original explanation runs about 138 words.

Io Rotating
Credit & Copyright: Calvin J. Hamilton , Voyager Team, Galileo Team , NASA Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The surface of Io is continually changing. Jupiter’s moon is the home to many powerful volcanoes so active they are effectively turning the moon inside out.”

— APOD editors, October 24, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 24, 2000
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Calvin J. Hamilton , Voyager Team, Galileo Team , NASA
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 138 words

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Source

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