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Jupiter's Swimming Storm

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 10, 2020 is “Jupiter's Swimming Storm,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Andy Casely). The original explanation runs about 115 words.

Jupiter's Swimming Storm
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Andy Casely Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“A bright storm head with a long turbulent wake swims across Jupiter in these sharp telescopic images of the Solar System’s ruling gas giant . Captured on August 26, 28, and September 1 (left to right) the storm approximately doubles in length during that period.”

— APOD editors, September 10, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 10, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Andy Casely
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 115 words

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