NEW INCREDIBLE IMAGES OF JUPITER CAPTURED BY JUNO SPACECRAFT

On October 23, NASA's Juno spacecraft concluded its 66th close approach to Jupiter, also known as, perijove. Since July 2016, the spacecraft has orbited the largest planet in our solar system, returning raw data images to Earth on a regular basis. The mission depends on citizen scientists to do this work because it lacks a team of scientists specifically trained in image processing. These scientists have produced some amazing images that show Jupiter's raging storms.

In order to better examine Jupiter's atmosphere and weather, Juno was placed in its orbit. Finding swirling cyclones on both ends of the planet, it was the first mission to investigate both of its poles. In order to better understand Jupiter's formation, it also conducted studies on its magnetic and gravitational fields. Because of this, these new photos are not only remarkable from an artistic perspective, but they are also invaluable tools for astronomers. The JunoCam, a 2-megapixel visible-light camera, serves as Juno's primary imager and retrieves the majority of the data. Three of its four onboard filters are capable of capturing various visible light wavelengths.

In order to better examine Jupiter's atmosphere and weather, Juno was positioned in its orbit. Finding swirling cyclones on both ends of the planet, it was the first mission to investigate both of its poles. In order to better understand Jupiter's formation, it also conducted studies on its magnetic and gravitational fields. Because of this, these new photos are not only remarkable from an artistic perspective, but they are also invaluable tools for astronomers.

 The JunoCam, a 2-megapixel visible-light camera, serves as Juno's primary imager and retrieves the majority of the data. Three of its four onboard filters are capable of capturing various visible light.

After ruling out any risks, NASA extended the Juno mission, which was initially scheduled to end in October 2017 in order to prevent the spacecraft from colliding with three of Jupiter's largest moons. Important opportunities to learn more about Jupiter's operations have been made possible by this mission extension. Before the spacecraft is intentionally crashed into the Gas Giant in September 2025, the mission will now have ten more flybys.

To stay up to date with new images taken by the JunoCam and edited by citizen scientists, you can visit https://www.missionjuno.swri.edu/junocam