Hubble Reveals Jupiter's Dynamic Weather and Shrinking Great Red Spot
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captures stunning images of Jupiter, showcasing the planet's tumultuous atmosphere and the notable shrinkage of its iconic storm.
- NASA's Hubble Space Telescope captured new images of Jupiter, highlighting its dynamic weather patterns, including the Great Red Spot and Red Spot Jr.
- The images, taken as part of the annual Outer Planet Atmospheres Legacy program, also showcased Io's volcanic activity.
- Jupiter's Great Red Spot is observed to be shrinking at an alarming rate, raising questions about its future.
- The gas giant's atmosphere is characterized by cyclones, anticyclones, and wind shear, with speeds approaching 350 miles per hour.
- Hubble's observations contribute to our understanding of Jupiter's complex weather systems and the ongoing changes within its atmosphere.
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