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Astronomy => In the Media... => Topic started by: Rick on Sep 15, 2021, 18:09:52

Title: Jupiter just got smacked by a space rock
Post by: Rick on Sep 15, 2021, 18:09:52
Jupiter just got smacked by a space rock and an amateur astronomer caught it on camera

Brazilian observer José Luis Pereira captured a bright flash on the solar system's largest planet Monday night (Sept. 13), memorializing the fiery death of a space rock high in the Jovian atmosphere.

More: https://www.space.com/jupiter-impact-flash-photo-video
Title: Re: Jupiter just got smacked by a space rock
Post by: AndrewRamsay on Sep 16, 2021, 09:50:10
Amazing!
Title: Re: Jupiter just got smacked by a space rock
Post by: Rick on Sep 18, 2021, 13:37:30
Got an APOD, too: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap210917.html
Title: Re: Jupiter just got smacked by a space rock
Post by: ApophisAstros on Sep 18, 2021, 20:47:27
Wonder what would happen if something that big hits one of its moons?
Roger
Title: Re: Jupiter just got smacked by a space rock
Post by: Rick on Sep 18, 2021, 22:04:55
New craters, most likely. However, they're much smaller targets. Have there been any reports of patches or disturbances on Jupiter as a result of this one? I remember seeing the aftermath of Shoemaker-Levy 9's impact.
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