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Perijove 16: Passing Jupiter

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 21, 2024 is “Perijove 16: Passing Jupiter,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit & License: NASA , Juno , SwRI , MSSS , Gerald Eichstadt ; Music: The Planets , IV. Jupiter ( Gustav Holst ); USAF Heritage of America Band ( via Wikipedia ). The original explanation runs about 193 words.

Preview frame of the video “Perijove 16: Passing Jupiter” Watch the video on the original page
Credit: Video Credit & License: NASA , Juno , SwRI , MSSS , Gerald Eichstadt ; Music: The Planets , IV. Jupiter ( Gustav Holst ); USAF Heritage of America Band ( via Wikipedia ) Shown from the original page. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Watch Juno zoom past Jupiter. NASA ‘s robotic spacecraft Juno is continuing on its now month-long, highly- elongated orbits around our Solar System’s largest planet.”

— APOD editors, April 21, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 21, 2024
Type
Video
Credit
Credit: Video Credit & License: NASA , Juno , SwRI , MSSS , Gerald Eichstadt ; Music: The Planets , IV. Jupiter ( Gustav Holst ); USAF Heritage of America Band ( via Wikipedia )
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 193 words

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