Juno Unveils Breathtaking Images of Jupiter's Fiery Moon Io

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Juno Unveils Breathtaking Images of Jupiter's Fiery Moon Io
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NASA's Juno probe has captured stunning new images of Io, one of Jupiter's moons known for its volcanic activity. The latest image shows the volcano Prometheus spewing out lava from a 28-km-wide volcanic pit named Prometheus Patera. Juno's close flyby of Io also allowed for the collection of extensive data on the moon's surface and volcanic regions. Scientists are excited to see new pictures of Io's eruptions, and Juno's mission has been extended until September 2025, with two more close passes to Io planned. The raw images are available for download and processing on the JunoCam website.

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