Changes on the Surface of Io
This picture is taken in March 1994, when Io was still 'smooth'. Compared with the newer image (search for opo9537 for comparison or opo9537b for the newer image) one can see that Io is still undergoing some geologic activity.
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About the Image
NASA press release
NASA caption
NASA caption
| Id: | opo9537b |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 10 October 1995, 05:00 |
| Size: | 200 x 200 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Io |
| Type: | • Solar System : Planet : Satellite • Solar System : Planet : Satellite : Feature : Surface • Solar System Images/Videos |
Colours & filters
| Band | Telescope |
| Ultraviolet | Hubble Space Telescope WFPC2 |
