Jupiter comet impact
This image shows the aftermath of comet P/Shoemaker-Levy 9's impact with Jupiter. The impact sites of fragments C, A and E are visible on the southern hemisphere, from left to right and this image was taken about 12, 23, and 4 hours after each collision. Jupiter's satellite 10 is seen crossing above the center of the disk, and the famous Great Red Spot is near the eastern limb.
Credit:NASA & ESA
About the Image
About the Object
Name: | Jupiter, Shoemaker-Levy 9 |
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Type: | Solar System : Planet : Type : Gas Giant Solar System : Planet : Feature : Surface : Impact Solar System : Interplanetary Body : Comet |
Category: | Solar System |
Colours & filters
Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
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Ultraviolet Far-UV | 160 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFPC2 |