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Io
  • Object Name
    Object NameA name or catalog number that astronomers use to identify an astronomical object.
    Io
  • Release Date
    October 10, 1995
  • Science Release
    Hubble Discovers Bright New Spot on Io
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  • Credit
    Science Release Credit: J. Spencer (Lowell Observatory), and NASA The research team: J.R. Spencer (Lowell Observatory); A.S. McEwen (U.S. Geological Survey); D.B. Nash (San Juan Capostrano Research Inst.); M.A. McGrath (STScI); J.T. Clarke, G.E. Ballester (U. Michigan); P. Sartoretti (NOAO); J.T. Trauger (JPL).

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Mar 28, 2025
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