Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Europa and Jupiter from Voyager 1

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 17, 2022 is “Europa and Jupiter from Voyager 1,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , Voyager 1, JPL, Caltech ; Processing & License: Alexis Tranchandon / Solaris. The original explanation runs about 180 words.

The featured image shows Jupiter's moon Europa in front of Jupiter with many of Jupiter's clouds, including the Great Red Spot, visible. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , Voyager 1, JPL, Caltech ; Processing & License: Alexis Tranchandon / Solaris Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What are those spots on Jupiter? Largest and furthest, just right of center, is the Great Red Spot — a huge storm system that has been raging on Jupiter possibly since Giovanni Cassini ‘s likely notation of it 357 years ago .”

— APOD editors, July 17, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 17, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , Voyager 1, JPL, Caltech ; Processing & License: Alexis Tranchandon / Solaris
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 180 words

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