Surprise Collision on Jupiter Captured by Gemini Telescope
Thursday, July 23, 2009 - 15:42
in Astronomy & Space
(PhysOrg.com) -- Jupiter is sporting a glowing bruise after getting unexpectedly whacked by a small solar system object, according to astronomers using the Gemini North telescope on Mauna Kea in Hawai'i. A spectacular new mid-infrared image is available for download on this page.