Jupiter's auroral ring and polar haze
This photo shows the Jovian aurorae, in particular the northern ring (here shown in yellow/orange) as well as the "polar haze" (blue). The visibility of the various features has been enhanced by the use of false-colours. The moon Io is visible to the left.
Technical information: this image is a colour-coded combination of these four exposures. North is up and East is left.
Credit:ESO
About the Image
Id: | eso0123e |
Type: | Observation |
Release date: | 7 June 2001 |
Related releases: | eso0123 |
Size: | 778 x 695 px |
About the Object
Name: | Jupiter |
Type: | Solar System : Planet : Feature : Atmosphere : Aurora Solar System : Planet : Type : Gas Giant |
Category: | Solar System |
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Colours & filters
Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
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Infrared Near-IR | 4.07 μm | Very Large Telescope ISAAC |
Infrared Near-IR | 3.75 μm | Very Large Telescope ISAAC |
Infrared Near-IR | 3.28 μm | Very Large Telescope ISAAC |
Infrared Near-IR | 3.21 μm | Very Large Telescope ISAAC |