Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 6, 2020

Tumultuous Clouds of Jupiter

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 6, 2020 is “Tumultuous Clouds of Jupiter,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit & License: NASA / JPL-Caltech / SwRI / MSSS ; Processing: Kevin M. Gill. The original explanation runs about 108 words.

From the explanation

“Some cloud patterns on Jupiter are quite complex. The featured tumultuous clouds were captured in May by NASA’s robotic Juno spacecraft currently orbiting our Solar System ‘s largest planet.”

— APOD editors, January 6, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 6, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & License: 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 108 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 6, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-january-6-tumultuous-clouds-of-jupiter

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