Saturn Storm in Mid-Infrared (VLT)

 Saturn Storm in Mid-Infrared (VLT)

This image shows a giant Saturnian storm that was observed at mid-infrared wavelengths by the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope in 2011. The warm gases powering the storm make it glow brightly compared to the rest of the planet.

Credits

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ESO, Leigh Fletcher (University of Leicester)