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astronomy2 years ago

Neptune's Enigmatic Dark Spot: Unveiling the Mystery

Astronomers have discovered a large and mysterious dark spot on Neptune using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope. This is the first time an Earth-based telescope has observed such a phenomenon on the blue planet. The observation sheds light on the formation of these storms, which behave differently than hurricanes on Earth. The researchers also made a surprising discovery of a rare deep bright cloud type next to the dark spot. Future observations from Earth will help further understand these features on Neptune.

astronomy2 years ago

Unveiling Neptune's Enigmatic Dark Spots

Astronomers have discovered a large and mysterious dark spot on Neptune using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope. This is the first time an Earth-based telescope has observed such a phenomenon on the blue planet. The observation sheds light on the formation of these storms, which behave differently than hurricanes on Earth. The researchers also made a surprising discovery of a rare deep bright cloud type next to the dark spot. Future observations from Earth will help further understand these features on Neptune.

astronomy2 years ago

Neptune's Mysterious Dark Spot: A Grand Canyon-sized Void Discovered

Astronomers using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope have discovered a large and mysterious dark spot within Neptune's atmosphere, accompanied by a bright cloud. This is the first time an Earth-based telescope has observed such a phenomenon on Neptune. The observations suggest that the dark spots are caused by gathering air particles beneath Neptune's atmospheric layer, where haze and ice mix together. The discovery of a rare deep bright cloud type alongside the dark spot has also intrigued astronomers. Future observations from Earth are expected to provide further insights into these mysterious features.

astronomy2 years ago

First-Ever Detection of Enigmatic Dark Spot on Neptune from Earth

Astronomers using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (VLT) have observed a large dark spot on Neptune's atmosphere, along with a smaller bright spot, marking the first such observation made with a terrestrial telescope. The dark spots on Neptune are short-lived and elusive, and their nature and origin have been a mystery to scientists. The observations using the VLT's Multi Unit Spectroscopic Explorer (MUSE) provided valuable information about the height and chemical composition of the dark spot, as well as the discovery of a rare deep bright cloud type. This breakthrough in observing Neptune's dark spots from Earth opens up new possibilities for studying these features.

nature2 years ago

Central Minnesota Could Witness Stunning Northern Lights Tonight

Central Minnesota might experience a stunning northern lights display tonight, with temperatures in the lower 50s. NOAA recommends finding a dark spot away from city lights and street lights to view the aurora borealis. The best viewing time is between midnight and 2 am, and the display is expected to peak from dusk to dawn tonight through May 10th, 2023.