Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 8, 2009

Unexpected Impact on Jupiter

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 8, 2009 is “Unexpected Impact on Jupiter,” an image. It is credited to Credit: ALPO , Theo Ramakers. The original explanation runs about 159 words.

From the explanation

“Two months ago, something unexpected hit Jupiter. First discovered by an amateur astronomer Anthony Wesley on 2009 July 19, the impact was quickly confirmed and even imaged by the Hubble Space Telescope during the next week.”

— APOD editors, September 8, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 8, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: ALPO , Theo Ramakers
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 159 words

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Jupiter Hubble Space Telescope

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 8, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-september-8-unexpected-impact-on-jupiter

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