Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Jupiter Marble from Juno

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 8, 2019 is “Jupiter Marble from Juno,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / SwRI / MSSS ; Processing: Kevin M. Gill. The original explanation runs about 175 words.

Jupiter Marble from Juno
Credit: Image Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / SwRI / MSSS ; Processing: Kevin M. Gill Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What does Jupiter look like up close? Most images of Jupiter are taken from far away , either from Earth or from a great enough distance that nearly half the planet is visible.”

— APOD editors, May 8, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 8, 2019
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / SwRI / MSSS ; Processing: Kevin M. Gill
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 175 words

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