Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Jupiter Diving
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 14, 2017 is “Jupiter Diving,” a video. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , SwRI , MSSS , Gerald Eichstadt , Justin Cowart. The original explanation runs about 143 words.
Watch the video on the original page From the explanation
“Take this simulated plunge and dive into the upper atmosphere of Jupiter, the Solar System’s ruling gas giant. The awesome animation is based on image data from JunoCam, and the microwave radiometer on board the Jupiter-orbiting Juno spacecraft.”
— APOD editors, December 14, 2017
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- December 14, 2017
- Type
- Video
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , SwRI , MSSS , Gerald Eichstadt , Justin Cowart
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 143 words