The complex cloud patterns in Jupiter's atmosphere are absolutely stunning and are one of Jupiter's most unique features. Although the other gas giants in the solar system have been observed to have similar patterns in their atmospheres, none are as recognizable as Jupiter's. The long atmospheric bands in Jupiter's atmosphere are created due to Jupiter's fast rotation. Jupiter rotates once every ten hours. This rapid rotation causes the clouds to be stretched out around the planet, creating the magnificent bands we see on Jupiter. There is still much mystery surrounding the atmosphere and weather of Jupiter, such as some of its chemical composition and its colour. Exactly why Jupiter's clouds are coloured the way they are remains a mystery. The primary chemicals that the clouds are made of, such as ammonia, should produce colourless clouds. Astronomers believe that there may be complex and colourful molecules of elements such as carbon, sulphur, and phosphorus, which are responsible for the colours in Jupiter's clouds. Most of what astronomers know about Jupiter's atmosphere came from the atmospheric probe released by the Galileo spacecraft. The probe apparently descended through a dry region in Jupiter's atmosphere, but astronomers have discovered evidence of water in Jupiter's atmosphere, yet how much of it is actually in Jupiter's atmosphere remains a mystery. The JUNO mission, which will be arriving at Jupiter on July 4th this year, will study Jupiter and its atmosphere and will hopefully give us new insights into this massive planet. Image credit: NASA/ESA #astronomy #astronomer #astrophysics #space #cosmos #science #physics #universe #stars #planet #astronaut #constellation #interstellar #spacetravel #outerspace #instaspace #instalike #instafollow #astrobiology #Nasa #Hubble #telescope #galaxy #stargazing #starstuff #astrophysics_ - January 05, 2016 at 05:43AM Source: https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xaf1/t51.2885-15/e35/1172944_600887666732219_1092511956_n.jpg #nasa #space #iss #isro #mars #marsorbiter #outerspace #lightyears #milkyway #universe #galaxy #stars #sun #moon #saturn #jupiter #stumble #stumblespace

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