Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 19, 2020

A Flight over Jupiter Near the Great Red Spot

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 19, 2020 is “A Flight over Jupiter Near the Great Red Spot,” a video. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / SwRI / MSSS ; Video Processing & License : Kevin M. Gill ; Music: Vangelis. The original explanation runs about 148 words.

From the explanation

“Are you willing to wait to see the largest and oldest known storm system in the Solar System? In the featured video , Jupiter’s Great Red Spot finally makes its appearance 2 minutes and 12 seconds into the 5-minute video.”

— APOD editors, October 19, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 19, 2020
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / SwRI / MSSS ; Video Processing & License : Kevin M. Gill ; Music: Vangelis
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 148 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 19, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-october-19-a-flight-over-jupiter-near-the-great-red-spot

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