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Jupiter just got smacked by a space rock

Started by Rick, Sep 15, 2021, 18:09:52

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Rick

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

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ApophisAstros

Wonder what would happen if something that big hits one of its moons?
Roger
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Rick

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.