Ever since NASA’s Juno spacecraft entered orbit around Jupiter and began transmitting image data in July 2016, the world has been able to get a glimpse of the solar system’s largest planet and its moons.

But a new batch of images provided by space observers using data from the mission is surprising even by these standards. The most recent close call, or point of closest approach to the planet, occurred in Juneau on October 23rd, and interpretations of image data sent home show jellyfish-like colors and colorful spots all over the planet’s surface. shown.

The JunoCam page provides access to raw image data, but contributors can upload cropped or processed versions to focus on different features. According to JunoCam’s page, “The type of image processing we expect goes beyond just cropping the image and highlighting specific atmospheric features, as well as adding unique color enhancements. from creating collages to adding advanced color recompositions.”

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