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What is the great red spot on jupiter...
Great Red Spot
Persistent storm in Jupiter's atmosphere
The Great Red Spot is a persistent high-pressure region in the atmosphere of Jupiter, producing an anticyclonic storm that is the largest in the Solar System.
It is the most recognizable feature on Jupiter, owing to its red-orange color whose origin is still unknown. Located 22 degrees south of Jupiter's equator, it produces wind-speeds up to 432 km/h (268 mph). It was first observed in September 1831, with 60 recorded observations between then and 1878, when continuous observations began.[1][2] A similar spot was observed from 1665 to 1713; if this is the same storm, it has existed for at least 360 years,[3] but a study from 2024 suggests this is not the case.[4]
Observation history
[edit]First observations
[edit]The Great Red Spot may have existed before 1665, but it could be that the present spot was first seen only in 1830, and was well studied only after a prominent appearance in 1879.
The storm that was seen in the 17th century may have been different
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