Planet Jupiter: spectacular image of the storms of Jupiter

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This beautiful image of Jupiter was assembled from three separate images acquired by NASA's Juno spacecraft while he was performing another of his close-quarters of the gas giant.

The probe is equipped with a color camera and scientific citizens are encouraged to use the data to create their own vision of the planet.

This one, of improved color, was produced by Kevin M Gill.

The American Space Agency has dubbed it "Jupiter Marble" – a reference to the complete images of the Earth captured by satellites over the years and which have been called "Blue Marble".

• Juno captures the giant polar storms of Jupiter
• Jupiter Great Red Spot has deep roots

The mosaic of Jupiter includes photos taken between 26 900 km and 95 400 km of the clouds of the planet.

It offers a magnificent view of the storms of the southern hemisphere and the famous Great Red Spot.

This spectacular anticyclone, which has existed for hundreds of years, has gradually revealed its secrets by the Juno mission.

The probe has already established that its roots extend at least 350 km into the atmosphere.

Scientists hope that their various investigations will reveal the key mechanisms that drove the site and prevent it from dissipating.

The Juno mission operates a raw image site where amateur processors can get involved.

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