Environment

Jupiter

by 158 | August 6, 2009 at 11:22 am

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Jupiter, like Earth is a planet

but it is a far different planet, and it is well worth studying.

" Explanation: This sprawling dark marking is Jupiter's latest impact scar, a debris plume created as a small asteroid or comet disintegrated after plunging into the gas giant's atmosphere. Located in Jupiter's south polar region, the new feature was discovered by Australian amateur astronomer Anthony Wesley on July 19. "

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Jon Azpiri

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at 12:25 on August 6th, 2009

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