Great Red Spot

Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is different from what an Italian astronomer observed in 1665

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Dr. Sarah Adams

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Jupiter’s iconic Great ...

Classical Astronomers Observed a Different Great Red Spot on Jupiter

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Dr. Sarah Adams

In 1665, astronomer Giovanni Domenico Cassini observed a massive storm raging on Jupiter. It became known as the Great Red Spot, a ...

”Twice As Large As Earth”

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Dr. Sarah Adams

The Great Red Spot has been shrinking since it was last measured by the Voyager spacecraft Space agency NASA routinely captures stunning images of ...