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Close-up view of the planet Jupiter
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Close-up view of the planet Jupiter
The New Horizons Multispectral Visible Imaging Camera (MVIC) snapped this incredibly detailed picture of Jupiters high altitude clouds when the spacecraft was only 2.3 million kilometers (1.4 million miles) from the solar systems largest planet. The image reveals a range of diverse features. The south pole is capped with a haze of small particles probably created by the precipitation of charged particles into the polar regions during auroral activity. Just north of the cap is a well-formed anticyclonic vortex with rising white thunderheads at its core. Slightly north of the vortex are the tendrils of some rather disorganized storms and more pinpoint-like thunderheads. The dark measles that appear a bit farther north are actually cloud-free regions where light is completely absorbed by the methane gas and essentially disappears from view. The wind action considerably picks up in the equatorial regions where giant plumes are stretched into a long wave pattern. Proceeding north of the equator, cirrus-like clouds are shredded by winds reaching speeds of up to 400 miles per hour, and more pinpoint-like thunderheads are visible. Although some of the famous belt and zone structure of Jupiters atmosphere is washed out when viewed at this wavelength, the relatively thin North Temperate Belt shows up quite nicely, as does a series of waves just north of the belt. The north polar region of Jupiter in this image has a mottled appearance and the scene is not as dynamic as the equatorial and south polar regions
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This stunning print captures a close-up view of the majestic planet Jupiter, showcasing its high altitude clouds in incredible detail. Taken by the New Horizons Multispectral Visible Imaging Camera (MVIC), this image offers a glimpse into the diverse features of our solar system's largest planet. At Jupiter's south pole, a haze of small particles envelops the region, likely formed by charged particles precipitating during auroral activity. Just above it lies a well-formed anticyclonic vortex with rising white thunderheads at its core. Moving further north, we observe disorganized storms and pinpoint-like thunderheads intertwined with tendrils. Interestingly, dark measles appear farther north, representing cloud-free areas where methane gas absorbs light completely. As we approach the equatorial regions, wind action intensifies and giant plumes stretch into long wave patterns. Cirrus-like clouds are shredded by winds reaching speeds up to 400 miles per hour. Although some belt and zone structures are washed out at this wavelength, Jupiters' relatively thin North Temperate Belt is clearly visible along with a series of waves just north of it. The mottled appearance of Jupiter's north polar region contrasts with the dynamic nature observed in the equatorial and south polar regions. This print from Stocktrek Images allows us to marvel at Jupiter's intricate atmospheric phenomena while reminding us of the awe-inspiring beauty present within our vast universe.
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