Mesmerizing “lucky” Jupiter image reveals monumental storm secrets

Groundbreaking new images of Jupiter have pieced together a “lucky image” of the mysterious planet, giving astronomers unprecedented insights into the fierce storms that churn the gas giant’s clouds. Using the Gemini North telescope on Hawaii’s Maunakea, a mosaic of shots designed to bypass the effect of Earth’s atmosphere allow us to see Jupiter as if we were in orbit … Continue reading