Friday, November 5, 2010

APOD 2.2

Jupiter's two storms approaching.
Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, is known for its tempestuous weather conditions. The storms of Jupiter are thought to be caused by the equatorial clouds, warmed by ultraviolet light from the sun, mixing with the cooler polar air. The high pressure of Jupiter's atmosphere also causes some of the wind, which averages around 360 kilometers per hour. The clouds, however, despite being colorful, are only about 50 kilometers deep.

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