Full view of Io, one of the moons of Jupiter, 1979
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Full view of Io, one of the moons of Jupiter, 1979
Full view of Io, one of the moons of Jupiter, 1979. Taken from the Voyager 1, this moon was named the pizza moon because of its mottled appearance. Io is highly volcanic and this picture was taken from a distance of 862, 000 kilometres. Two Voyager spacecraft were launched in 1977 to explore the planets in the outer solar system. Both flew past Jupiter in 1979 before flying on to Saturn
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1970s Exploration Jupiter Lunar Moon Nasa Orbit Oxford Science Archive Pizza Moon Planet Seventies Space Spacecraft Volcanic Voyager 1 Volatile
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This print showcases a full view of Io, one of Jupiter's mesmerizing moons, taken in 1979 from the Voyager 1 spacecraft. Known as the "pizza moon" due to its mottled appearance, Io is a celestial body that never fails to astound with its volatile nature. The image was captured from an impressive distance of 862,000 kilometers. As we delve into the concept of exploration and scientific discovery, this photograph serves as a testament to humanity's insatiable curiosity about our vast universe. The Voyager spacecrafts were launched in 1977 with the mission to explore the outer reaches of our solar system. In their journey towards Saturn, they made a momentous flyby past Jupiter in 1979. The vibrant colors depicted in this print highlight not only the beauty but also the natural phenomena occurring within our solar system. Io's highly volcanic surface is brought to life through this image, showcasing its unique characteristics against the backdrop of space. Preserved by Oxford Science Archive and collected by Print Collector1, this remarkable piece allows us to marvel at NASA's groundbreaking achievements during the late twentieth century. It serves as a reminder that even amidst technological advancements today, these pioneering moments continue to inspire future generations and deepen our understanding of distant worlds beyond Earth's orbit.
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