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Saturn Storm in Mid-Infrared (VLT)

Saturn as seen in mid-infrared light. Near the north pole of the planet, a bright irregular oval is set off in bright white at the center, and fades to yellow and bright red toward the edges.

This image shows a giant Saturnian storm that was observed at mid-infrared wavelengths by the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope in 2011. The warm gases powering the storm make it glow brightly compared to the rest of the planet.

  • Release Date
    June 19, 2019
  • Science Release
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  • Credit
    Image: ESO, Leigh Fletcher (University of Leicester)

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ESO, Leigh Fletcher (University of Leicester)

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