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NASA says a new study published in Nature titled Io’s tidal response precludes a shallow magma ocean “points to why, and how, Io became the most volcanic body in the solar system.”
Read More »Jupiter’s Volcanic Moon Io Mystery Solved
How to see the great Jupiter and Saturn conjunction
Jupiter and Saturn are in the midst of a great planetary dance, one which from Earth will result in the two planets appearing side by side in the night sky culminating in the great planetary conjunction on December 21. Even if the skies aren’t clear where you are, you’ll be able to virtually watch the event.
Read More »Canadian Scientists Offered Opportunity to Participate with European Mission to Jupiter
The European Space Agency (ESA) has offered international scientists – including Canadians – the opportunity to propose scientific payloads for the JUICE (JUpiter ICy moons Explorer) mission. The deadline for submission is October 15, 2012.
Read More »Juno Set for Launch to Gas Giant Jupiter – UPDATED
This morning at 11:24 a.m. EDT an Atlas V will launch NASA’s Juno spacecraft on a five year voyage to the gas giant Jupiter to learn more about its magnetic fields. SpaceRef’s Randy Attwood was on the CBC to explain the mission.
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