The observation of space has always generated a lot of curiosity in us and has given us pleasant surprises. Even though the Hubble telescope is already old, it continues to give us spectacular images of the celestial bodies that surround us, which contribute a lot to the understanding of the formation of our Solar System the phenomena that occur on this and each of the planets in our planetary neighborhood.
One of the most enigmatic and fascinating planets due to its size and characteristics, is Jupiter which, as we all know, is the largest planet in the Solar System. Gigantic storms have been found there, whose speed and rotation have generated a lot of curiosity in the planets. astronomers because of its unusual behavior compared to the natural phenomena of our planet.
Today we will share with you information about the never-before-seen images of Jupiter which were captured by the Hubble telescope. If you are a lover of astronomy and the universe, we are sure that you will love it, so pay close attention and enjoy it.
What do we know about Jupiter?
According to the NASA dataJupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, with a mass equivalent to about 2.48 times the sum of the masses of all the other planets combined. It has a very fast rotation speed, rotating on its axis in less than ten hours. Its atmosphere is composed primarily of hydrogen and helium, and features features such as streaks of swirling clouds and notable storms such as the Great Red Spot, which have lasted for hundreds of years. Jupiter does not have a solid surface, but may have a solid inner core about the size of Earth. Additionally, it has rings, although they are difficult to see. Jupiter is one of five planets visible to the naked eye from Earth and is one of the brightest objects in the night sky, after Venus and the Moon.
Jupiter under the gaze of Hubble: Colossal storms and mysteries to solve
The Hubble Space Telescope gives us new images of Jupiter, the gas giant of our solar system. In the photographs, we can see:
-Clouds and fog stirred by strong winds: A spectacle of turbulent formations that give life to the jovian atmosphere.
-A red spot in the southern hemisphere: This is an anticyclonic zone giganteknown as the Great Red Spot, which has been present for centuries.
-Small red spots: As a result of the merger of storms between 1998 and 2000, these spots also rotate counterclockwise.
-Storms on the far side of Jupiter: A phenomenon that reveals the dynamics and complexity of this planet's atmosphere.
The mysteries of Jupiter
Within this colossal planet there are several mysteries that scientists have tried to decipher such as the origin of the color red. Although it is unknown exactly, it is believed that the chemical combination of sulfur, phosphorus or organic material could be responsible. There are also the storm patterns, the alternating high and low pressure systems create a fascinating game of spin directions in the storms.
The atmospheric activity Unparalleled, storms large and small are a hallmark of Jupiter, a planet with an atmosphere in constant motion and transformation.
The magnificent Hubble telescope brings us closer to Jupiter, Hubble images allow us to observe in greater detail the characteristics of this gas giant and better understand its atmospheric dynamics.
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