Internal Heat Drives Jupiter's Giant Storm Eruption
Detailed analysis of two continent-sized storms that erupted in Jupiter's atmosphere in March 2007 shows that Jupiter's internal heat plays a significant role in generating atmospheric disturbances. Understanding this outbreak could be the key to unlock the mysteries buried in the deep Jovian atmosphere, say astronomers.
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About the Object
Name: | Jupiter |
Type: | Solar System : Planet : Type : Gas Giant Solar System : Planet : Feature : Atmosphere : Storm |
Category: | Solar System |
Colours & filters
Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
---|---|---|
Optical B | 410 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFPC2 |
Optical V | 502 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFPC2 |
Optical R | 673 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFPC2 |
Infrared Near-IR | Infrared Telescope Facility (IRTF) |