03.24.25
Juno Reveals a Surprising Feature of Io’s Ethereal Cold Torus
Juno Waves observes spectral features related to the plasma density revealing a surprising feature of Io’s cold torus. The Io torus is created by the constant volcanic eruptions of this tiny moon, generated from the immense tidal forces that squeeze Io as it orbits around Jupiter.
Graphic: Juno Reveals a Surprising Feature of Io’s Ethereal Cold Torus.
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Credit : W. S. Kurth, et al., in preparation
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Credit : W. S. Kurth, et al., in preparation