Amateur Astronomer Spies a Fresh Impact Scar on Jupiter

Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 17:35 in Astronomy & Space

A backyard astronomer in Australia made a major discovery Sunday when he noticed a newly formed spot on Jupiter--a spot that academics and NASA astronomers have now confirmed marks a recent impact on the giant planet. [More]

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