Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Jupiter from the Webb Space Telescope
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 30, 2022 is “Jupiter from the Webb Space Telescope,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , Jupiter ERS Team ; Processing: Ricardo Hueso ( UPV/EHU ) & Judy Schmidt. The original explanation runs about 134 words.
From the explanation
“This new view of Jupiter is illuminating. High-resolution infrared images of Jupiter from the new James Webb Space Telescope (Webb) reveal, for example, previously unknown differences between high-floating bright clouds — including the Great Red Spot — and low-lying dark clouds.”
— APOD editors, August 30, 2022
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 30, 2022
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , Jupiter ERS Team ; Processing: Ricardo Hueso ( UPV/EHU ) & Judy Schmidt
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 134 words