Gemini Tracks Collapse of Io's Atmosphere During Frigid Eclipses
Artist’s concept of the atmospheric collapse of Jupiter’s volcanic moon Io, which is eclipsed by Jupiter for two hours of each day (1.7 Earth days). The resulting temperature drop freezes sulfur dioxide gas, causing the atmosphere to “deflate,” as seen in the shadowed area on the left.
Credit:SwRI/Andrew Blanchard.
About the Image
Id: | gemini1607a |
Type: | Artwork |
Release date: | Aug. 1, 2016 |
Related releases: | gemini1607 |
Size: | 3600 x 2400 px |
About the Object
Category: | Illustrations Solar System |