HomeTagsJupiter

Tag: jupiter

Jupiter’s Formation Clues Revealed by ESO’s VLT and ALMA

A fascinating new snapshot captured by the European Southern Observatory (ESO) has set the astronomical community abuzz with excitement. The image offers intriguing insights into the potential formation of planets as massive as Jupiter. Utilizing the powerful tools of ESO's Very Large Telescope (VLT) and the...

Jupiter’s Vortex Reveals Electrifying Discoveries

In a mesmerizing display of nature's power, NASA's Juno mission has captured a stunning view of a vortex near Jupiter's north pole, providing scientists with valuable insights into the mysterious weather patterns of the gas giant. The image showcases a radiant glow emanating from a...

How Many Jupiter’s Can Fit in the Sun? Unveiling the Astonishing Scale of Our Solar System

Have you ever wondered how vast the universe is and how celestial bodies compare in size? In this article, we will explore the fascinating question of how many Jupiter's can fit inside our mighty Sun. Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, is often...

Large volcanic outburst on discovered on Jupiter’s moon Io

Jeff Morgenthaler of the Planetary Science Institute discovered a large volcanic outburst on Jupiter's moon Io using PSI's Io Input/Output observatory (IoIO). Since 2017, PSI Senior Scientist Morgenthaler has been monitoring volcanic activity on Io using IoIO. IoIO is located near Benson, Arizona. Observations show...

VLA and ALMA study Jupiter and Io

Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA) and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) of the National Science Foundation frequently reveal important new facts about objects far beyond our own Milky Way Galaxy. They are also critical tools for unravelling much closer mysteries. A pair...

Observatory achieves ‘first light’ with new planet finder

A new planet hunter has arrived in town, with its sights set on nearby Earth-sized planets in the galactic neighbourhood. The W. M. Keck Planet Finder, or KPF for short, is a new instrument at the W. M. Keck Observatory. M. Keck Observatory in Hawaii...