The Great Red Spot [ID: 1052]
Coordinates :
-19.674° latitude , 39.96° longitude
Submitted by : Galileo on 2017-01-19 20:03 UT
I think that getting the chance to peer deep inside those vast, red swirling storms at closest opportunity will provide a deep insight into how something like that can exist and sustain for so long
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102 Comments
The Great Red Spot is so iconic to Jupiter and incredibly fascinating. I think an up close shot of this would help provide a lot of clarity towards something that is so interesting to many of us, yet so unknown.
The great red spot is something we're all taught about in basic astronomy/science classes, even in middle and high school! Seeing a clear picture of that spot would be something everyone can recognize and find interesting because it's really well known and relatable
The red spot is iconic and would be great to see in detail
I would be interested to see a clearer more close up image of the red spot.
It would be really cool to see a good quality picture of the red spot. Very interesting
This is so unique to this planet a picture would be awesome.
The Great Red Spot is such a defining feature of Jupiter that it has to be captured in fine detail. The fact that a storm can be that big and persist so long is amazing, and we need to learn more about it.
This feature is interesting, yes because it is iconic, but also because of its color and persistence. My hope is that Juno will make deep-atmosphere observation with its microwave radiometer to explore its structure.
The great red spot is so iconic but we still have so much to learn, especially about extreme storms so studying it could be very helpful for the increasingly extreme storms here on earth.
This storm has possibly existed for more than 350 years. I think It would be a major missed opportunity if we didn't study the mechanics behind what makes such a storm possible.
You can't take pictures of Jupiter without at least one of the Red Spot!
The red spot is an iconic landmark of Jupiter, I would love to get a closer look at it.
Interesting, I have never seen the storm so close.
I like the idea of taking more photos of the great red spot. I thought that I read somewhere that it might be considered a source of heat for the planet. We do know it is a great storm and more images may provide us information as to why it has existed for so long and how.
Interested to see how this Red Spot was formed, due to how it must have different components to be made like this. Curious to see as to why only this particular area has a red spot while the rest doesn't.
If we can get many close up images of the Great Red Spot, we might be able to know exactly what it is made up, how fast it's moving, etc. It would help us better understand it and Jupiter's atmospheric composition.
The great red spot is decreasing according to the observations from our earth. It is interesting to see what it contains and why it is diminishing.
The Great Red Spot would be a great point of interest due to its large size and red color. It would be of great use to see the Spot up close to see how it operates.
I am curious as to the chemical makeup of this storm that brings out such a red color and what keeps it going for such a long time. It would also be interesting to get a more detailed photo of it and look at specific aspects of it.
I think it would be fascinating to learn about something that has baffled people for so long and to get a clearer look at what is going on.
I hope by studying this storm, scientist will learn more about the origins of Jupiter and its evolution. These elements should help scientist understand even more about the nature of the solar system as a whole. In my opinion, the Great Red Spot is the smoking gun when it comes to answering questions about the nature of Jupiter.
It would be impossible to not want to know more about the composition, energy and source of this storm if possible. As long as humans have been able to see Jupiter and write down their observations this red eye has been active. Maybe there will be some key piece of information available that can give a realistic idea of how long it has been active.
I can't wrap my head around the fact a storm is still active even after a few centuries. I want to know what gas or chemical substance makes the storm red and why it would not be disturbed by the rapid rotation of Jupiter.
How is it possible for a storm that is the size of Earth to last so many years?
The Great Red Spot of Jupiter is famously regarded as a storm that has been raging on the gaseous planet for over 350 years. Why the storm is swirling at the same spot for so long and why it has a distinctive brick red color are the obvious questions coming to mind. As a layman interested in heavenly bodies I have been speculating on the enigma but ever since I saw the comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 serially smashing into Jupiter in 1994 my growing hunch is that the Great Red Spot might be the site where a massive planet even bigger than earth might have crashed in the past and the same is still dissolving slowly in the gaseous atmosphere of Jupiter. Getting embedded in the dense interior of the super-hot Jovian atmosphere could be the reason why the fallen planet has stayed put at the same spot. The swirling brick red color might be the result of slow baking of the dissipating matter in the super-hot to super-cool range of temperatures where the doomed erstwhile planet is entangled.
I find this mysterious red spot to be an area that most people tend to see when they look at Jupiter and I feel like with just an orbital view, we will only continue with the mystery that is this spot. I think if we were to see it at an angle or from the view of almost the side, we could see more clearly what is going on here in this are, because it certainly tracks a lot of attention.
As a child I always loved the big red spot, I was amazed to see a continuous storm circling for what seemed to be eternity. I would love to see some in depth photos that shows the majesty of the Big Red Spot.
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We all know what it looks like as a picture, but what could it look like maybe at an angle? Would we see the red spot swirl toward the inside of the planet like a hurricane? or would it retain the 2D-like cloud layer?
I wonder what the big red spot is going to look like when it is going to fade away.
That is a big red spot
I'm really curious how this big of a storm would impact something on earth. I could only imagine the strength of the storm in its prime
Being the most iconic point of interest on Jupiter, The Great Red Spot is arguably the region most worthy of a photograph.
I have always been fascinated with the largest hurricane ever recorded on Earth. But I have never learned what makes the spot red.
Super cool to see the big red spot!
I clicked this to view the big red spot. Super interesting!
I clicked this to view the big red spot. Super interesting!
Considering how long the Great red spot has been seen, I am curious if there is any information as to when it might die off.
I would be amazing if we could get a detailed look at the great red spot, before it completely dissipates
It would be great !!, if this probe gave us a lot of information about this great bush.
Who doesn't want a closer look at Jupiter's iconic feature? This could also help explain the similar trait on Jupiter's neighboring planet Neptune.
I have always found the great red spot to be very interesting, it would be awesome to use these technologies to learn more and have better images of it.
I think it would be interesting to see how images taken by JunoCam compare with other images taken of the Red Eye, easily one of the most publicly recognized images of Jupiter.
I think this is such a cool and identifying spot for Jupiter and should be for sure photographed.
This is one of the most interesting areas of Jupiter according to the general public. Being able to observe and learn more about it would be interesting and it would stimulate the public's curiosity!
Being able to see into a storm that has lasted so very long and has un-wavered from dying down would be really cool. Understanding the composition of what makes it so complex and be able to last so long would be fascinating to comprehend.
The GRP is such a prominent visual aspect of this planet. I hope that we can learn all about it through Juno!
It is fascinating to see images I'm studying about in class!
What is the composition of the Great Red Spot. Does the spot move or is it remain in the same location?
I think taking more pictures of The Great Red spot would be really beneficial to see more details and learn what causes this spot
The Great Red Spot has been a focal point of Jupiter since it was found. Pictures of the Great Red Spot show others the beauty of Jupiter and its storms.
I think if we can gain more images of this Great Red Spot then we will have a better chance of learning more about it and understand what its made of and if it can happen on other planets.
This region is so mysterious as it seems illogical for a storm to last this long and would be fascinating to find the reason for it's longevity.
Definitely the part of Jupiter I find most interesting. Its amazing how a storm can last so long, I wonder how it compares to a storm here on earth
Not only is it Jupiter’s most visually arresting feature, there’s something unique going on there that is happening nowhere else, and it has persisted for who knows how long.
I find it fascinating that such a powerful storm has been maintained for hundreds of years. I wonder what forces are present within that mysterious spot,
The Great Red Spot is so interesting... how it was created... how much time it's already existed and for how much time more it will lest... What especially interesting is what influence this giant storm and does it's composition are different then the rest of Jupiter?
I have always wondered why this spot has lasted for as long as it has, and hopefully the pictures that will be taken of this spot will help us to analyze what this spot consists of, chemically wise, and how this spot has such energy, and size
The storm is so fascinating, I wonder how long it will last?
Aren`t you interested how it was created?
It sticks out so much compared to the other parts of Jupiter's surface, it would be awesome to understand what makes it that color? Why is it so different compared to the rest of the planet?
I've always found this spot interesting. I'd love to learn more about it!
I have always been interested in the Great Red Spot, great choice!
Everybody knows about the Red Spot. Good pictures will always be viewed and therefore are good publicity for NASA and the Juno program.
I agree. In my opinion, NASA needs as much publicity as possible right now.
The red spot is a very dynamic and beautiful point of interest on the surface of Jupiter. A good picture of it will always be good PR for NASA.
And you're right
I chose the redspot because it stood out and was so bright! I would be curious to learn more about how it survives and what it really is. Great location option for a picture!
How has the storm stayed in the same general area for so long? Are there no weather patterns similar to Earth that would move it elsewhere?
I read a comment below that this storm has been raging for 150+ years? That's insane! How can it sustain it's life for that long?
I wonder that also. I mean it's so large that you could fit the entire Earth in it. Is it like a black hole? Does it just keeps eating the surrounding clouds?
I would love to see detailed pictures of the Great Red Spot. Who wouldn't love to see a raging 150+ year old storm?
So true.
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What is the science and mathematics of this region?
a very speed moving upper atmospheric air and dust cloud particles turned out to be red..comparably slow moving air and dust cloud particles turned out to be pale and white in colour.. as per coriolisis effect of jupiter and such is resulted into a air particle(gases and dust clouds) jet stream belt of this HUGE fellow planet JUPITER.. isn't it?
Why those air and dust at high speed are red?
I lost a few brain cells reading that. Can you say that in English please? :D
The fact that the Juno is orbiting Jupiter itself is mind boggling. I'm fascinated with the trajectory and the photography skills that it takes to capture such images of Jupiter. Thanks to Juno and team NASA. We are really in a good era to notice this Great Red Spot. I like know more insights about the Red Spot from experienced eyes.
I just watched the Real Time simulation of the Red Spot fly by, well done! I cant wait for real pics and data. We've waited along time for this.
The GreatRedSpot is Jupiter's most characteristic feature, and would most certainly appear in every childs drawing of the gas giant. In fact, I can remember being fascinated with the planets forming our solar system as a child, Jupiter's GreatRedSpot being a mesmerizing mystery. Can't wait to see the high resolution images of this feature and especially the nature of its boundaries.
Exting to get into its deep, where nobody ever seen.
Is the spot growing or shrinking?
I've herd that it's grown and shrunk in it's life time.
It would be interesting to get a picture and run some atmospheric tests on the great red spot.
im curious about the heat from the great red spot! is it hot or not? if so what causes it? and if not? an infrared image!
is it continuing to shrink?
Would be amazing to get an up close picture of this area. A storm that has last 150 years? Maybe a picture will be able to give us some insight on how this is happening. Also, why is it red?
I am hoping to see some great images of this feature.
I agree. The Great Red spot!
Since the Great Red Spot is such a phenomenon, it would be really cool to see it up close. It would be incredible if the pictures taken can allow us to further understand its formation and evolution.
I think it will be nice to see more images of the red spot!
I am very interested to see pictures of it. It will also be cool to know what gases are present in the area and if it affects any of the surface or below the surface.
I agree with others that have commented in this forum. The Great Red Spot is one of the distinguishing features of Jupiter and it would be very interesting to see close up images of that location.
Jupiter's Red Spot is too iconic not to be investigated more closely when we have the chance. There are far to many unknowns that surround it to be ignored.
This part of Jupiter, I think, is the most interesting and the most curious aspect of Jupiter due to its unique patter and the fact that is is a raging storm that has lasted for over 150 years
This is an icon of Jupiter. I would be very interested to learn how a storm could last over 150 years.
You can not completely talk about Jupiter without mentioning the Great Red Spot. Getting to know more about this age long characteristic of the planet will be quite interesting.