Earth-Based Telescope Captures Stunning Images of Volcanic Moon Io

Scientists using the Large Binocular Telescope in Arizona have captured highly detailed images of Jupiter's volcanic moon Io, revealing intricate lava trails and surface changes. The new SHARK-VIS camera allows Earth-based telescopes to achieve a resolution previously possible only with spacecraft, highlighting features as small as 50 miles wide. The images show overlapping lava deposits from the active volcanoes Pele and Pillan Patera, providing insights into Io's volcanic activity and surface evolution.