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NASA Documents 10 Years of Dramatic Changes on Outer Planets

Published On: 16 December 2024 16:25 IST
NASA Hubble Space Telescope
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NASA Hubble Space Telescope

A decade of observations from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has unveiled significant changes in the atmospheres of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. (Image Courtesy: NASA JPL)

Jupiter
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Jupiter

Jupiter has revealed shifting features such as the Great Red Spot and equatorial bands phenomena through the OPAL programme. (Image Courtesy: NASA JPL)

Saturn
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Saturn

Saturn's atmospheric conditions have been influenced by its 26.7-degree tilt. Findings include colour variations and cloud depth shifts correlating with its seasonal transitions. (Image Courtesy: NASA JPL)

Uranus
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Uranus

Uranus’ Northern Hemisphere polar cap has brightened over time, aligning with its approach to a summer solstice expected in 2028, with its extreme axial tilt and an 84-year orbit. (Image Courtesy: NASA JPL)

Neptune
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Neptune

NASA's observations have linked Neptune's atmospheric conditions to the solar cycle, suggesting interconnected planetary weather influences such as dark storms. (Image Courtesy: NASA JPL)

NASA OPAL
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NASA OPAL

The findings have been gathered as part of NASA’s Outer Planet Atmospheres Legacy (OPAL) programme. (Image Courtesy: NASA, ESA, Amy Simon, Michael H Wong)

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