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Has anyone else heard about this?
http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2003/12mar_darkspot.htm?list827141
http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2003/12mar_darkspot.htm?list827141
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"The Great Dark Spot and the Great Red Spot are entirely different," he says. The Great Red Spot is deep. "It's a high-pressure storm system rooted in Jupiter's troposphere far below the cloudtops. The Great Dark Spot is apparently shallow and confined to Jupiter's high stratosphere."
Originally posted by Mentat
Has anyone else heard about this?
http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2003/12mar_darkspot.htm?list827141
Originally posted by MajinVegeta
Maybe it was a part of the aurora (or the aurora itself?)?
The New Jupiter Phenomenon refers to a recent discovery that Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, has a new atmospheric feature. This feature, known as the Great Cold Spot, is a large and long-lasting vortex in Jupiter's upper atmosphere. It is similar to Jupiter's Great Red Spot, but is much colder and appears to be more stable.
The New Jupiter Phenomenon was discovered by a team of scientists using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) telescope in Chile. They were studying Jupiter's atmosphere when they noticed a large cold spot in the planet's upper atmosphere. Further analysis and observations confirmed that this was a new and distinct feature.
The exact cause of the Great Cold Spot is still unknown, but scientists believe it is related to Jupiter's powerful jet streams and the planet's unique atmospheric dynamics. The spot is located in a region where hot and cold air mix, which may contribute to its stability. Further research and analysis will help us better understand the underlying causes of this phenomenon.
The discovery of the Great Cold Spot has expanded our understanding of Jupiter's atmosphere and weather patterns. It also raises new questions about how similar features may form and persist on other gas giant planets in our solar system and beyond. Studying this phenomenon may also provide insights into the processes that shape and maintain the complex atmospheres of gas giants.
The discovery of the Great Cold Spot has sparked new interest and research in Jupiter's atmosphere. Scientists are now using a variety of instruments and techniques to study this phenomenon in more detail and learn more about its formation and behavior. This research may also help us gain a better understanding of the overall climate and weather patterns on Jupiter and other gas giant planets in our solar system.