Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 23, 2009

Jupiter's New Impact Scar

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 23, 2009 is “Jupiter's New Impact Scar,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Anthony Wesley). The original explanation runs about 163 words.

From the explanation

“In July of 1994 pieces of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 collided with planet Jupiter. The explosive impacts sent plumes of debris high into the Jovian atmosphere creating dark markings or scars , visible for a time against the cloud bands.”

— APOD editors, July 23, 2009

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At a glance

Date: July 23, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Anthony Wesley
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 163 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 23, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-july-23-jupiters-impact-scar

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