Atmosphere of Jupiter
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The atmosphere of Jupiter is the largest planetary atmosphere in the Solar System. It is mostly made of molecular hydrogen and helium in roughly solar proportions; other chemical compounds are present
Jupiter's swirling clouds, in a true-color image taken during fly-by of the Cassini-Huygens probe on 29th of December, 2000
This false color image from the HST reveals a rare wave structure just north of the planet's equator.
False color thermal image of Jupiter, by the NASA Infrared Telescope Facility.
New Horizons IR view of Jupiter's atmosphere, false color
Atmosphere
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An atmosphere is a layer of gases that envelop an astronomical object, held in place by the gravity of the object. The name originates from Ancient Greek ἀτμός 'vapour, steam' and σφαῖρα 'sphere'. An
The atmospheric gases around Earth scatter blue light (shorter wavelengths) more than light toward the red end (longer wavelengths) of the visible spectrum; thus, a blue glow over the horizon is seen when observing Earth from outer space. The Moon is visible in the background.
Artist's impression of a newly-formed protoplanet
Chaotic Clouds of Jupiter