Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 26, 2021

Jupiter Rotates

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 26, 2021 is “Jupiter Rotates,” a video. The video is copyrighted by its creator (Video Credit & Copyright: JL Dauvergne ; Music: Oro Aqua (Benoit Reeves)). The original explanation runs about 161 words.

From the explanation

“Observe the graceful twirl of our Solar System’s largest planet. Many interesting features of Jupiter’s enigmatic atmosphere , including dark belts and light zones , can be followed in detail.”

— APOD editors, October 26, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 26, 2021
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit & Copyright: JL Dauvergne ; Music: Oro Aqua (Benoit Reeves)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 161 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 26, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-october-26-jupiter-rotates

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