Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Jupiter's Europa from Spacecraft Juno

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 3, 2022 is “Jupiter's Europa from Spacecraft Juno,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit & License: NASA , JPL-Caltech , SwRI , MSSS ; Processing: Andrea Luck. The original explanation runs about 150 words.

The featured image shows a partly illuminated light-colored sphere with a complex pattern of brown streaks. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & License: NASA , JPL-Caltech , SwRI , MSSS ; Processing: Andrea Luck Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What mysteries might be solved by peering into this crystal ball? In this case, the ball is actually a moon of Jupiter , the crystals are ice, and the moon is not only dirty but cracked beyond repair .”

— APOD editors, October 3, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 3, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & License: NASA , JPL-Caltech , SwRI , MSSS ; Processing: Andrea Luck
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 150 words

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