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NASA Captures Rare Images of Jupiter’s Elusive Moon Amalthea

Amalthea, noted for its red color and unusual energy output, stands out among Jupiter’s moons. It is described as having a potato-like shape. Despite being the fifth-largest of Jupiter’s moons, Amalthea is relatively small.

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NASA's Juno Spacecraft Reveals the Daily Oxygen Production of Jupiter's Europa

This process might allow oxygen to seep into the underground ocean, combining with volcanic materials to create a "chemical soup" where life could potentially emerge.

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NASA's Juno Probe Captures Stunning Images of Io's Volcanic Activity

During the flyby on February 3, Juno dipped to within 930 miles (1,500 kilometers) of Io's surface, allowing JunoCam to capture images of erupting plumes.

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NASA's Juno Probe Detects Salts and Organic Compounds on Jupiter's Largest Moon Ganymede

Scientists speculate that these findings could suggest the existence of hydrothermal activity deep beneath Ganymede's icy surface or interactions between its subsurface ocean and the planet's interior rocks.

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NASA's Juno Probe Captures a Spooky "Face" on Jupiter

The photograph reveals turbulent storms and swirling clouds along Jupiter's terminator, the boundary between its day and night sides, casting an uncanny appearance akin to a ghostly visage.

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Juno Probe Reveals New Images of Jupiter's Moon Io

On October 15, Juno passed by Io's surface, capturing high-resolution images that showcase the moon's tumultuous landscape. Skilled technicians at NASA and amateur astronomers further refined the images, eliminating noise and distortions.

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NASA's Juno Spacecraft Captures New Stunning Views of Jupiter's Volcanic Moon Io

These high-definition images, taken on July 30, have undergone processing by imaging experts and enthusiasts. NASA has made these detailed snapshots available on the mission's official website, marking a significant advancement in our understanding of Io.

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NASA's Juno Probe Captures New Stunning Views of Jupiter's Volcanic Moon Io

The new images have confirmed the high volcanic activity of Io, with countless volcanoes and lava flows seen on the surface of Jupiter's satellite. NASA estimates that there are hundreds of actively erupting volcanoes over the surface of IO.

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NASA's Juno Spacecraft Captured an Infrared Image of Jupiter's Volcanic Moon Io

Scientists hope to gather more data on the moon's volcanoes that affect the planet's magnetic field and help form massive auroras on Jupiter. According to the researchers, Jupiter has the brightest auroras in the entire solar system.

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NASA's Juno Probe Recorded the Sound of Jupiter's Moon

NASA launched the Juno probe into space in 2011. In almost five years, Juno reached Jupiter. In 2016, it began to study its surface and subsequently transmitted unique photos of the giant planet to Earth.