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Jupiter’s red spot is likely a sunburn, not a blush
Most current theory suggests Jupiter's Red Spot is as a result of
chemicals deep down in its atmosphere coming upto its surface. This study suggests that it's due UV light breaking down certain chemicals high up in the Red Spot and turning them red. Jupiter’s red spot is likely a sunburn, not a blush | Astronomy.com http://www.astronomy.com/news/2014/1...rn-not-a-blush Yousuf Khan |
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