Hubble back just in time for Jupiter July 26, 2009
Posted by jcconwell in Astronomy, planets.Tags: Jupiter, planets
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The Hubble space telescope took time out from calibration to snap the clearest photo of the recent impact on Jupiter.
Hubble Photo of Impact on Jupiter
Scientists used the telescope Thursday to capture what they call the “sharpest visible-light picture” so far of the expanding gash. An amateur stargazer in Australia spotted the impression last Sunday. If you are interested in viewing the dark spot yourself, look to the article at “Universe Today”, which gives the times of viewing for the next few days: http://www.universetoday.com/2009/07/24/viewing-the-jupiter-impact-with-your-telescope/
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