Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Churning Clouds on Jupiter
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 11, 2020 is “Churning Clouds on Jupiter,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit & License: NASA / JPL-Caltech / SwRI / MSSS ; Processing: Kevin M. Gill. The original explanation runs about 157 words.
From the explanation
“Where is Jupiter’s ammonia? Gaseous ammonia was expected to be seen in Jupiter ‘s upper atmosphere by the orbiting Juno spacecraft — but in many clouds is almost absent.”
— APOD editors, August 11, 2020
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 11, 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 157 words