Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 15, 2013

Shadows Across Jupiter

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 15, 2013 is “Shadows Across Jupiter,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Damian Peach). The original explanation runs about 123 words.

From the explanation

“Two dark shadows loom across the banded and mottled cloud tops of Jupiter in this sharp telescopic view. In fact, captured on January 3rd, about a month after the ruling gas giant appeared at opposition in planet Earth’s sky , the scene includes the shadow casters.”

— APOD editors, February 15, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 15, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Damian Peach
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 123 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 15, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-february-15-shadows-across-jupiter

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