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With no Solid Surface, the Atmosphere of Jupiter Behaves Quite Differently Than Earth
Jupiter’s atmosphere has plenty of distinct features, including lightning and the Great Red Spot. But the underlying processes that drive…
Giant Balls of Mush Made From Ammonia and Water Form in the Atmospheres of Uranus and Neptune
One advantage to planetary science is that insights from one planet could explain phenomena on another. We understand Venus’ greenhouse…
Juno Captured This Image of Earth on its Way Out to Jupiter Back in 2013
Since the Juno spacecraft has been in orbit around Jupiter for nearly five years -- since July 4, 2016 --…
With its New Extension, Juno is Going to be Visiting Jupiter’s Moons
The Juno mission to Jupiter has been extended to September 2025 – or however long the spacecraft can keep operating…
Are the Clouds of Jupiter Haunted?
Are spirits amongst the clouds of Jupiter? The answer might be yes! A recent publication in the Journal of Geophysical…
Simulation Helps Explain Saturn’s Mysterious Hexagon
A new study of the mysterious hexagon-shaped storm at Saturn’s north pole suggests this phenomenon is actually the result of…
See a 360 Degree Juno-Eye View of Jupiter During an Io Eclipse
Yesterday, we posted some incredible photos from the Juno Probe’s 29th flyby of Jupiter. Juno is in a highly elliptical…
Here’s Jupiter from Juno’s Latest Flyby
Jupiter. Most massive planet in the solar system – twice that of all the other planets combined. This giant world…
Another Beautiful Image of Jupiter from Juno During a Flyby. Great Work by Gerald Eichstadt and Sean Doran
Confucius said, "Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it." When it comes to Jupiter, Gerald Eichstädt and Seán Doran…
The Latest Insanely Beautiful Image of Jupiter Captured by Juno
There's something about Jupiter that mesmerizes those who gaze at it. It's intricate, dazzling clouds are a visual representation of…