NASA's Juno mission reveals Io's steep mountain, lava lake with islands, and updates on Jupiter's polar cyclones.
NASA's Juno mission to Jupiter reveals aerial views of Io's mountain and lava lake, collected during two recent flybys in December 2023 and February 2024. Juno captured images of a remarkably steep mountain and a lava lake with islands embedded within it, providing close-up detail and suggesting parts of Io's surface are as smooth as glass. The mission also provided updates on Jupiter's polar cyclones and water abundance.
April 18, 2024
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