Approaching Jupiter

I cannot stop watching this animated gif, created by satellite photography approaching Jupiter (if it’s not moving, it’s not working…please let me know).

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This gaseous giant looks like a machine, twisting and turning (bidirectionally!) as if moved by a series of gears.

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3 Responses to “Approaching Jupiter”

shypii90 Says:
July 8, 2009 at 3:04 pm

wow! This is really awesome!! It looks like an old movie too

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Notinman Says:
July 8, 2009 at 4:20 pm

I’d like to nominate this for “Best Post Ever.” I LOVE Jupiter.

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devicat Says:
July 9, 2009 at 5:00 am

ohh so lovely. this reminds me of that A&E series: The Planets.

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