Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Jupiter's Great X-Ray Spot
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 1, 2002 is “Jupiter's Great X-Ray Spot,” an image. It is credited to Credit: X-ray Image: R.Gladstone ( SwRI ), et al., Optical Image: Cassini Imaging Team , NASA. The original explanation runs about 156 words.
From the explanation
“The Solar System’s largest planet, gas giant Jupiter , is famous for its swirling Great Red Spot . In the right hand panel above, the familiar giant planet with storm system and cloud bands is shown in an optical image from the passing Cassini spacecraft .”
— APOD editors, March 1, 2002
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 1, 2002
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: X-ray Image: R.Gladstone ( SwRI ), et al., Optical Image: Cassini Imaging Team , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 156 words