Great Red Spot Collection

Jupiter and Io, New Horizons image
Jupiter and Io. Montage of images of Jupiter (left) and its moon Io (right), obtained by the New Horizons spacecraft in February and March 2007 as it passed Jupiter on its way to Pluto

Jupiter. True colour optical image of Jupiter, taken from a mosaic of shots by the Cassini spacecraft on 29 December 2000

Jupiter, the fifth planet from the sun and the largest in the solar system. The planet has a rocky core but is mostly composed of liquid and gaseous hydrogen and helium

The planet Jupiter, 1979. Taken from Voyager 1 at 20 million kilometres this pictures shows the Great Red Spot, a storm that has been raging for hundreds of years

Great Red Spot on Jupiter, 1979. Voyager 1s image of a close up of the turbulent region around the Great Red Spot on Jupiter, a storm that has been raging for hundreds of years

Jupiter and Saturn (colour litho)
3630279 Jupiter and Saturn (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jupiter and Saturn)

Atmospheric waves on Jupiter
Voyager 1 image of atmospheric wave motions to the west (left) of Jupiters Great Red Spot (extreme right), compiled during the spacecrafts encounter with the planet in February, 1979

Jupiters Great Red Spot
As Voyager 1 flew by Jupiter, it captured this photo of the Great Red Spot. The Great Red Spot is an anti-cyclonic (high- pressure)

Voyager 1 view of Jupiters Great Red Spot from 9.2 million kilometers (5.7 million miles). This image was taken on February 25, 1979 on black and white film with a violet filter

Cloudscape on Jupiter, artwork. The atmosphere of Jupiter, the largest planet in the Solar System, is mostly hydrogen and helium

Artists concept of the planet Jupiter
Artists concept of how Jupiter might look from a position in space just beneath the plane of Jupiters Main ring. Jupiters Main ring is believed to be composed of dust

Jupiter mosaic
This true color mosaic of Jupiter was constructed from images taken by the narrow angle camera onboard the Cassini spacecraft on December 29, 2000

Artists concept comparing the size of the gas giant Jupiter with that of the Earth
Artists concept comparing the size of the gas giant Jupiter (left) with that of the Earth (right). Jupiters diameter is over ten times greater than the Earth s, it has over 300 times the mass

Color map of Jupiter
December 11-12, 2000 - This color map of Jupiter was constructed from images taken by the narrow-angle camera onboard the Cassini spacecraft on December 11 and 12, 2000

Jupiter and its volcanic moon Io
This montage of images of Jupiter and its volcanic moon Io, was taken by the New Horizons spacecrafts flyby in early 2007

Jupiters moons Io and Europa hover over the Great Red Spot on Jupiter
Two of Jupiters moons, Io and Europa hover over the Great Red Spot, a massive hurricane-like storm big enough to swallow two Earths

Earth and Jupiters Great Red Spot
Earth compared to Jupiter. Computer artwork of the Earth (lower left) shown next to Jupiters Great Red Spot (upper right). Around three Earths would fit across this Jovian cyclical storm system

Great red spot on Jupiter
Voyager 2 image of Great Red Spot and the south equatoril belt

JUPITER. View of Jupiter and its moon Io from 8 million miles. Photographed by the Voyager 2, 25 June 1979

JUPITER. View of Jupiter and its moons Europa and Io from 12 million miles. Photographed from the Voyager 1, 13 February 1979

JUPITER, EUROPA, & IO. Voyager I photograph of Jupiter, Europa, and Io from 20 million miles

Jupiter, infrared Gemini North image
Jupiter. Near-infrared image of Jupiter, showing the Great Red Spot (white) and a smaller red spot (Red Spot Junior) that formed between 1998 and 2000

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The Great Red Spot, a mesmerizing feature on the planet Jupiter, has captivated astronomers and space enthusiasts for centuries. This colossal storm, which is twice the size of Earth, has been observed since 1830 and continues to intrigue scientists with its mysterious nature. Jupiter, known as the largest planet in our solar system, boasts an array of stunning phenomena. One such spectacle is the Great Red Spot, a swirling vortex that resembles a gigantic hurricane. Its vibrant crimson hue sets it apart from any other feature in our cosmic neighborhood. In 1979, during NASA's Voyager mission to Jupiter and its moon Io, breathtaking images were captured by the New Horizons spacecraft. These close-up views revealed intricate details of this enigmatic storm system that had never been seen before. The Great Red Spot's origins remain uncertain; however, experts believe it could be a result of powerful atmospheric waves interacting with each other over time. Its longevity is truly remarkable – this tempest has endured for centuries despite being constantly battered by fierce winds exceeding 400 miles per hour. Voyager 1 provided us with unprecedented glimpses into Jupiters' captivating atmosphere during its flyby in 1979. The iconic image showcases not only the immense beauty of Jupiter but also highlights the striking presence of its famous storm front and swirling cloud bands surrounding it. This awe-inspiring photograph serves as a reminder of how little we still know about these celestial wonders lurking within our own solar system. As technology advances and new missions are planned to explore further into space, we can only hope to unravel more secrets hidden beneath Jupiter's turbulent clouds. Whether you're an avid stargazer or simply fascinated by astronomical marvels like Jupiters' Great Red Spot - one thing remains certain: there is no shortage of wonders waiting to be discovered beyond our home planet.