Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 4, 2016

Io over Jupiter from Voyager 1

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 4, 2016 is “Io over Jupiter from Voyager 1,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , Voyager 1; Processing: Alexis Tranchandon , Solaris. The original explanation runs about 180 words.

From the explanation

“Back in 1979, NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft flew past Jupiter and its moons. 3 million kilometers.”

— APOD editors, September 4, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 4, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , Voyager 1; Processing: Alexis Tranchandon , Solaris
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 180 words