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New Space Telescope Shows Jupiter’s Auroras, Tiny Moons

  • The James Webb Space Telescope took the photos in July, capturing unprecedented views of Jupiter’s northern and southern lights, and swirling polar haze.
  • Jupiter’s Great Red Spot, a storm big enough to swallow Earth, stands out brightly alongside countless smaller storms.
  • One wide-field picture is particularly dramatic, showing the faint rings around the planet.
  • Pictures also show two tiny moons against a glittering background of galaxies.
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