Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Hubble's Jupiter and the Amazing Shrinking Great Red Spot

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 17, 2014 is “Hubble's Jupiter and the Amazing Shrinking Great Red Spot,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA , ESA , and Amy Simon ( Goddard Space Flight Center ) et al.. The original explanation runs about 138 words.

Hubble's Jupiter and the Amazing Shrinking Great Red Spot
Credit: NASA , ESA , and Amy Simon ( Goddard Space Flight Center ) et al. Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Gas giant Jupiter is the solar system’s largest world with about 320 times the mass of planet Earth . It’s also known for a giant swirling storm system, the Great Red Spot , featured in this sharp Hubble image from April 21.”

— APOD editors, May 17, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 17, 2014
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: NASA , ESA , and Amy Simon ( Goddard Space Flight Center ) et al.
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 138 words

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