Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 9, 2003

Radio Jupiter

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 9, 2003 is “Radio Jupiter,” an image. It is credited to Credit: I. de Pater ( UC Berkeley ) NRAO , AUI , NSF. The original explanation runs about 133 words.

From the explanation

“This view of gas giant Jupiter , made from data recorded at the Very Large Array radio observatory near Socorro, New Mexico, may not look too familiar. In fact, there is no sign of a bright, round planet striped with cloud bands, sporting a Great Red Spot .”

— APOD editors, October 9, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 9, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: I. de Pater ( UC Berkeley ) NRAO , AUI , NSF
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 133 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 9, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-october-9-radio-jupiter

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