Io Eclipse/Volcanic Eruption

NASA's image library records Io Eclipse/Volcanic Eruption.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

This image was acquired on May 6, 1997 while Io was in eclipse in Jupiter shadow during NASA Galileo spacecraft eighth orbit, and reveals several dynamic processes.

SERENDIPITYA little unexpected

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A CLOSER LOOK

This image was acquired on May 6, 1997 while Io was in eclipse in Jupiter shadow during NASA Galileo spacecraft eighth orbit, and reveals several dynamic processes.

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NASA Image and Video LibraryIo Eclipse/Volcanic Eruption

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