Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Jupiter Eyes Ganymede

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 12, 2000 is “Jupiter Eyes Ganymede,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , Cassini Project , NASA. The original explanation runs about 152 words.

Jupiter Eyes Ganymede
Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , Cassini Project , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Who keeps an eye on the largest moon in the Solar System ? This moon, visible on the lower right, is Ganymede , and the planet it orbits, Jupiter , seems to be keeping a watchful eye, as its Great Red Spot appears serendipitously nearby.”

— APOD editors, December 12, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 12, 2000
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , Cassini Project , NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 152 words

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