Thanks MtnClimber.
Posted on 09/17/2021 4:14:54 PM PDT by MtnClimber
Explanation: There has been a flash on Jupiter. A few days ago, several groups monitoring our Solar System's largest planet noticed a two-second long burst of light. Such flashes have been seen before, with the most famous being a series of impactor strikes in 1994. Then, fragments of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 struck Jupiter leaving dark patches that lasted for months. Since then, at least seven impacts have been recorded on Jupiter -- usually discovered by amateur astronomers. In the featured video, variations in the Earth's atmosphere cause Jupiter's image to shimmer when, suddenly, a bright flash appears just left of center. Io and its shadow are visible on the right. What hit Jupiter will likely never be known, but considering what we do know of the nearby Solar System, it was likely a piece of rock and ice -- perhaps the size of a bus -- that broke off long-ago from a passing comet or asteroid.
Today's image is a video at the posting source.
Today's image is a video at the posting source.
Size of a bus? Better Jupiter than us!
Jupiter...
doing it’s job of vacuuming up crap that might otherwise be heading our way...
Or nuclear war just broke out on Jupiter. The uneasy truce between hunters, floaters and sinkers just came to a flash point.
There has been a flash on Jupiter. A few days ago, several groups monitoring our Solar System's largest planet noticed a two-second long burst of light. Such flashes have been seen before, with the most famous being a series of impactor strikes in 1994. Then, fragments of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 struck Jupiter leaving dark patches that lasted for months. Since then, at least seven impacts have been recorded on Jupiter -- usually discovered by amateur astronomers. In the featured video, variations in the Earth's atmosphere cause Jupiter's image to shimmer when, suddenly, a bright flash appears just left of center. Io and its shadow are visible on the right. What hit Jupiter will likely never be known, but considering what we do know of the nearby Solar System, it was likely a piece of rock and ice -- perhaps the size of a bus -- that broke off long-ago from a passing comet or asteroid.Video: Flash on Jupiter | Video Credit & Copyright: T. Humbert, S. Barré, A. Desmougin & D. Walliang (Société Lorraine d'Astronomie), Astroqueyras | 2021 September 17 | Astronomy Picture of the Day
My astronomy club had their monthly Zoom meeting Wed. Night and we watched the video clip.
Does anyone know what’s happening with the great red spot?
A bus sized piece? Are they kidding. Jupiter wouldn’t even notice.
Clearasil.
That image looks photoshopped.
The rest of the planet is identical and I find it hard to believe that the bands and cloud patterns on a gas giant would remain that stable for so many decades. The moons are also in the exact same positions.
Plus, technology in 1890 could never have allowed for an image that clear.
Shrinkage.
Roto Rooter does not do inter-planetary calls....?
Clearly a clogged drain.
Clearasil is old school.................
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