Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 18, 2006

Red Spot Jr.

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 18, 2006 is “Red Spot Jr.,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Mike Salway). The original explanation runs about 151 words.

From the explanation

“Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is a swirling storm seen for over 300 years, since the beginning of telescopic observations of the Solar System’s ruling gas giant . But over the last month it has been joined by Red Spot Jr .”

— APOD editors, March 18, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 18, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Mike Salway
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 151 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 18, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-march-18-red-spot-jr

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