Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 6, 2011

Jupiter Rotation Movie from Pic du Midi

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 6, 2011 is “Jupiter Rotation Movie from Pic du Midi,” a video. The video is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: S2P / IMCCE / OPM / JL Dauvergne et al.). The original explanation runs about 162 words.

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From the explanation

“Observe the graceful twirl of the Solar System’s largest planet. Many interesting features of Jupiter’s enigmatic atmosphere , including dark bands and light zones, can be followed in detail.”

— APOD editors, December 6, 2011

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At a glance

Date: December 6, 2011
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: S2P / IMCCE / OPM / JL Dauvergne et al.
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 162 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 6, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-december-6-jupiter-rotation-movie-from-pic-du-midi

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