Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

When Storms Collide

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 24, 2008 is “When Storms Collide,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA , ESA , Amy Simon-Miller ( Goddard Space Flight Center ), N. Chanover ( NMSU ), G. Orton ( JPL ). The original explanation runs about 158 words.

When Storms Collide
Credit: NASA , ESA , Amy Simon-Miller ( Goddard Space Flight Center ), N. Chanover ( NMSU ), G. Orton ( JPL ) Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“These detailed Hubble Space Telescope close-ups feature Jupiter’s ancient swirling storm system known as the Great Red Spot . They also follow the progress of two newer storm systems that have grown to take on a similar reddish hue: the smaller “Red Spot Jr.””

— APOD editors, July 24, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 24, 2008
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: NASA , ESA , Amy Simon-Miller ( Goddard Space Flight Center ), N. Chanover ( NMSU ), G. Orton ( JPL )
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 158 words

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