Astronomers are saying that it is changing color. Has this happened ever in the past???
2006-10-11 20:36:30 · 6 answers · asked by sugarpacketchad 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Actually, there are 2 red spots (or storms) on Jupiter. One is the Big Red Spot and the other is called Red Spot Jr. These storms are moving closer to each other. The scientists are anxious to see what happens when the spots come closer. Specifically, what changes occur in the Little One when it comes within reach of the Big Brother.
Hope this helps.
2006-10-11 20:47:54 · answer #1 · answered by Mayur P 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's the smaller red spot, some call it the little red spot or red spot, jr. that has changed from white to red color, not the great red spot. I read it's caused by sulfuric compounds brought up from deeper inside the planet, and yes i'm sure it has happened many times in the past. Probably what we're seeing is the birth of a new red spot, which probably happens a lot. Remember, we have only been able to view Jupiter with any detail for about 200 years, and that's a small time span for a planet in a solar system that 4.5 billion years old.
2006-10-12 06:57:42 · answer #2 · answered by mike j 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The Great Red Spot is a persistent anticyclonic storm on the planet Jupiter, 22° south of the equator, which has lasted at least 340 years. The storm is large enough to be visible through Earth-based telescopes. It was probably first observed by Cassini, who described it around 1665.
2006-10-12 04:02:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jupiter's spot is a result of severe sandstorms under Jupiter's atmosphere. The red color comes is due to the fact that the sandstrom picks up sulfur from Jupiter's surface which then results in some chemical reactions.
2006-10-12 03:56:44 · answer #4 · answered by dollfeena 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its a fierce storm that gather the color red from lower.... as it get smaller, it gets stronger!
What the hey! ITS RED! Nice color eh!?
2006-10-12 03:46:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The spot is a storm... a dynamic system... it is constantly in a state of change, as is everything.
2006-10-12 03:38:25 · answer #6 · answered by Holden 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋