Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 5, 2008

A Persistent Electrical Storm on Saturn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 5, 2008 is “A Persistent Electrical Storm on Saturn,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 181 words.

From the explanation

“How do large storms evolve on Saturn? On Earth, a hurricane can persist for weeks, while the Great Red Spot on Jupiter has been in existence for over 150 years.”

— APOD editors, May 5, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 5, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Cassini Imaging Team , SSI , JPL , ESA , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 181 words

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Jupiter Saturn

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 5, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-may-5-a-persistent-electrical-storm-on-saturn

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