Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Jupiter Vista from Juno

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 23, 2020 is “A Jupiter Vista from Juno,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / SwRI / MSSS ; Processing & License : Kevin M. Gill ;. The original explanation runs about 202 words.

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

From the explanation

“Why do colorful cloud bands encircle Jupiter? Jupiter ‘s top atmospheric layer is divided into light zones and dark belts that go all the way around the giant planet.”

— APOD editors, November 23, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 23, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / SwRI / MSSS ; Processing & License : Kevin M. Gill ;
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 202 words

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