Europa transiting geometry

This diagram shows how the plumes on Europa are seen in silhouette as the moon moves across the face of Jupiter. Europa makes a complete orbit of Jupiter in just 3.5 Earth days.

Credit:

NASAESA, and A. Feild (STScI)

About the Image

NASA press release
Id:opo1633d
Type:Collage
Release date:27 September 2016, 10:37
Size:3000 x 2400 px

About the Object

Name:Europa, Jupiter
Type:Solar System : Planet
Category:Solar System

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