Jupiter Impact Site, 2009
by John Chumack
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Jupiter Impact Site, 2009
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John Chumack
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Photograph - Photograph
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Atmospheric debris (dark spot, arrow) on Jupiter caused by the impact of an an asteroid or comet. Although the spot appears relatively small, estimates put it at about the size of the Pacific ocean. The spot was first noticed by an amateur astronomer on July 19, 2009. This image was taken July 28 using a Dmk firewire camera & 10" scope; 1195 frames; stacked.
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September 17th, 2014
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