Jupiter
Best Ground-Based Image of Jupiter — Ever!
[/caption] Everyone loves twinkling stars and moonlit nights—EXCEPT astronomers. But astronomers are crafty people, so they've come up with ways…
Planetary Scientists Studying Changes in Red Spot Junior
As far as storms go, nothing will rival Jupiter's Great Red Spot (GRS). But of interest is a smaller and…
Could Jupiter and Saturn Contain Liquid Metal Helium?
[/caption] The interiors of the two gas giants, Jupiter and Saturn, are pretty extreme places. With atmospheric pressures of around…
StarGazer’s Telescope: Jumpin’ Jupiter!
Greetings, Fellow Stratos Dwellers! Have you had more than your fair share of clouds lately and are hankering for a…
“Baby Red Spot” May Have Met Demise on Jupiter
The Great Red Spot on Jupiter has been observed for over 150 years, and it doesn't appear this anti-cyclonic storm…
What are Temperatures Like on Jupiter?
Jupiter, which takes its name from the father of the gods in ancient Roman mythology, is the largest planet in…
Hubble Spies Third Red Spot on Jupiter
Jupiter appears to be breaking out with spots, as a third red storm has joined the Great Red Spot and…
Could Jupiter Wreck the Solar System?
Scientists have expressed their concern that the Solar System may not be as stable as it seems. Happily orbiting the…
Jupiter’s Rings Are ‘Made in the Shade’
Robotic spacecraft can gather a lot of data, and sometimes it takes years to sort through all the information acquired.…
New, Unexpected Spots Found on Jupiter
Jupiter is a spotty place. There's the aptly-named Great Red Spot – a large, long-lasting storm – that we all…