Wednesday, 12 November 2014

Jupiter's Red Spot is Likely a Sunburn, Not a Blush

Research suggests effects of sunlight produce the color of Jupiter's Great Red Spot.



The ruddy color of Jupiter's Great Red Spot is likely a product of simple chemicals being broken apart by sunlight in the planet's upper atmosphere, according to a new analysis of data from NASA's Cassini mission.










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