The findings help clarify how Jupiter's cloud layers and atmospheric dynamics work. The discovery was made by Dr. Steven Hill, an amateur astronomer based in Colorado. He recently showed that ...

Jupiter’s famous clouds aren’t ammonia ice but a murky mix of chemicals, sitting lower in the atmosphere than expected. For years, astronomers believed that Jupiter’s upper clouds — responsible for it ...

The particular cloud chemistries are likely the magic behind the planet's vibrant colors, but the exact reasons for Jupiter's painted appearance remains unknown. Below the gassy upper layers ...

That’s important because Jupiter’s turbulent atmosphere comprises many layers, which are hard to ... spots and streaks likely high-altitude cloud tops of condensed convective storms.

In fact, this color-enhanced image of Jupiter’s cloud belts, taken by the Juno spacecraft, makes the planet look positively inviting. The image was taken by Juno on December 16th, during the ...

A collaboration between amateur and professional astronomers has led to a major discovery about Jupiter's clouds, challenging a long-standing belief.

The researchers calculated that hydrogen and helium would separate about 11,000 kilometers below the cloud tops of Jupiter, down to a depth of about 22,000 kilometers.

JUPITER MIGHT BE THE ... THROUGH THE BREAKS IN THE CLOUD COVER. BE SURE TO BUNDLE UP THOUGH. DON’T FORGET A JACKET. IT’S GOING TO BE COLD IN STUDIO. Layer up and look to the sky!

It is used to observe Jupiter's atmosphere, the properties of clouds in the lower atmospheric layer, and to study ice, organic matter, and minerals on the surfaces of Jupiter's moons and their outer ...