Jupiter's Auroral Ring and Polar Haze
This photo shows the Jovian aurorae, in particular the northern ring (here shown in yellow/orange) as well as the "polar haze" (blue). The visibility of the various features has been enhanced by the use of false-colours. The moon Io is visible to the left.
Technical information: this image is a colour-coded combination of these four exposures. North is up and East is left.
Credit:
ESO
About the Image
| Id: | eso0123e |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 7 June 2001 |
| Related releases: | eso0123 |
| Size: | 778 x 695 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Jupiter |
| Type: | • Solar System : Planet : Type : Gas Giant • Solar System : Planet : Feature : Atmosphere : Aurora • X - Solar System |
Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
| Infrared Near-IR |
3.21 μm | Very Large Telescope ISAAC |
| Infrared Near-IR |
3.28 μm | Very Large Telescope ISAAC |
| Infrared Near-IR |
3.75 μm | Very Large Telescope ISAAC |
| Infrared Near-IR |
4.07 μm | Very Large Telescope ISAAC |
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