Jupiters Red Spot

“Although having been seen from the very early days of the telescope, it was not well studied until 1878 (2).” To understand the Great Red Spot one must first realize the atmospheric conditions of Jupiter itself. Jupiter is very large, so large in fact that the atmospheric pressure generated by Jupiter’s large mass is 318 times that of Earth. Combined with the fact that 75% of Jupiter’s mass is gas, it is quite logical that the planet will experience more than its fair share of storms. “Storms in Jupiter are more vio

3. http://agham.asti.dost.gov.ph/1998/2nd/extras/joanne1.htm

lent than any of the storms we’ve ever experienced here on Earth. They are usually accompanied by electrical discharges. The lightning on Earth in comparison would seem harmless (3).”

The color of the Red Spot varies. “In earlier years, the Great Red Spot has been viewed as a dusky orange ocher ellipse. Aside from this color, it has been known to fade into its surroundings leaving a white notch or bay……. however, the Red Spot maintains its predominant color red, probably due to the presence of phosphorous, and possibly due to the presence of organic molecules (3).”

4. http://heritage.stsci.edu/1999/29/table.html

5. http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/galileo/sepo/atjup/atmos/grs.html

2. http://www.cpither.freeserve.co.uk

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