Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 15, 2015

Jupiter, Ganymede, Great Red Spot

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 15, 2015 is “Jupiter, Ganymede, Great Red Spot,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Damian Peach / SEN). The original explanation runs about 120 words.

From the explanation

“In this sharp snapshot, the Solar System’s largest moon Ganymede poses next to Jupiter, the largest planet. Captured on March 10 with a small telescope from our fair planet Earth, the scene also includes Jupiter’s Great Red Spot, the Solar System’s largest storm.”

— APOD editors, May 15, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 15, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Damian Peach / SEN
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 120 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 15, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-may-15-jupiter-ganymede-great-red-spot

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