Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Painting with Jupiter

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 19, 2025 is “Painting with Jupiter,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , SwRI , MSSS ; Processing: Rick Lundh. The original explanation runs about 120 words.

Painting with Jupiter
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , SwRI , MSSS ; Processing: Rick Lundh Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“In digital brush strokes, Jupiter’s signature atmospheric bands and vortices were used to form this interplanetary post-impressionist work of art. The creative image from citizen scientist Rick Lundh uses data from the Juno spacecraft’s JunoCam.”

— APOD editors, April 19, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 19, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JPL-Caltech , SwRI , MSSS ; Processing: Rick Lundh
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 120 words

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Source

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