2nd 'Great Spot' on Jupiter Discovered by Astronomers | Video

Tuesday, April 11, 2017 - 10:32 in Astronomy & Space

A large dark spot in the planet’s high-altitude thermosphere has been found to be 200K (Kelvin) cooler than the surrounding atmosphere, which can range from 700K (426º C) and 1000K (726º C).

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