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science-and-technology1 year ago•4 min saved

Earth-Based Telescope Captures Stunning Images of Jupiter's Volcanic Moon Io

An international team led by the University of Arizona has captured the highest-resolution images of Jupiter's moon Io ever taken from Earth using the Large Binocular Telescope's new SHARK-VIS instrument. These images, revealing surface features as small as 80 km, provide unprecedented detail of Io's volcanic activity, including a major resurfacing event around the volcano Pele. This achievement demonstrates the potential of ground-based telescopes to observe solar system bodies with clarity previously reserved for spacecraft.

via ScienceAlert|

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science-and-technology1 year ago•3 min saved

Stunning Earth-Based Images of Jupiter's Volcanic Moon Io Rival Spacecraft Photos

The Large Binocular Telescope on Mount Graham, Arizona, has captured the highest resolution Earth-based image of Io, Jupiter's most volcanic moon. The image, taken with the SHARK-VIS instrument, reveals detailed features such as the volcano Pele and changes in the surface due to lava deposits. This breakthrough in Earth-based imaging was made possible by the telescope's advanced adaptive optics system.

via Forbes|

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astronomy1 year ago•6 min saved

"New Telescope Tech Reveals Sharp Images of Volcanic Moon Io"

Astronomers have captured the highest resolution images of Jupiter's moon Io using the SHARK-VIS instrument on the Large Binocular Telescope in Arizona. These images reveal unprecedented details of Io's volcanic activity, including a major resurfacing event around the volcano Pele. This technological advancement allows Earth-based telescopes to achieve spatial resolutions previously possible only with spacecraft, enhancing our understanding of volcanic processes in the solar system.

via SciTechDaily|

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science-and-technology1 year ago•4 min saved

Earth Telescope Captures Stunning Images of Volcanic Moon Io

The Large Binocular Telescope (LBT) in Arizona has captured the highest-resolution images of Jupiter's moon Io ever taken by a ground-based telescope, revealing surface features as small as 80 km. These images, made possible by the LBT's new SHARK-VIS instrument and adaptive optics, show detailed volcanic activity and resurfacing events, providing insights into Io's intense volcanism and tidal heating mechanisms. This breakthrough allows Earth-based observatories to observe planetary surfaces with unprecedented clarity, previously achievable only by spacecraft.

via Universe Today|

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science-and-technology1 year ago•5 min saved

"Earth Telescope Captures Stunning New Images of Volcanic Moon Io"

The Large Binocular Telescope in Arizona has captured the highest resolution Earth-based images of Jupiter's moon Io, revealing surface features as small as 50 miles across. Using the SHARK-VIS instrument and adaptive optics, researchers identified a major resurfacing event around the volcano Pele. These observations provide new insights into Io's intense volcanic activity and may help understand volcanic processes on other celestial bodies.

via Phys.org|

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