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Jupiter's Europa from Spacecraft Galileo

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 27, 2016 is “Jupiter's Europa from Spacecraft Galileo,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Galileo Project , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 176 words.

Jupiter's Europa from Spacecraft Galileo
Credit: Image Credit: Galileo Project , JPL , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What mysteries might be solved by peering into this crystal ball? In this case, the ball is actually a moon of Jupiter , the crystals are ice, and the moon is not only dirty but cracked beyond repair .”

— APOD editors, September 27, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 27, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Galileo Project , JPL , NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 176 words

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