Jupiter's most distinctive feature is a giant red spot that can be seen on its surface. At its widest point, the diameter of the spot measures three times that of Earth. The spot is in fact a giant gas hurricane that has been raging for up to 350 years! The winds reach incredible speeds, up to 360 Km/h. In 1990, a satellite called the Hubble Space Telescope was launched into orbit around Earth. Since then Hubble has sent pictures to Earth of two more red dots on the surface of Jupiter.
Thursday, 15 May 2014
What is that red spot on Jupiter's surface? Fact 53
Jupiter's most distinctive feature is a giant red spot that can be seen on its surface. At its widest point, the diameter of the spot measures three times that of Earth. The spot is in fact a giant gas hurricane that has been raging for up to 350 years! The winds reach incredible speeds, up to 360 Km/h. In 1990, a satellite called the Hubble Space Telescope was launched into orbit around Earth. Since then Hubble has sent pictures to Earth of two more red dots on the surface of Jupiter.
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