Scientists have shown the world a unique picture of Jupiter and its moons

The picture was taken from a distance of 10.9 million kilometers from the planet’s surface.

At the disposal of scientific workers got the pictures of Jupiter sent to Earth space device “Juno”.

It is known that the camera has photographed the planet’s surface with a height of 11 million kilometers.

In the picture you can see stripes on the surface of the planet and its satellites.

The device was able to capture Jupiter’s four days earlier. Currently, the distance between “Juno” and celestial body, equal to about ten million kilometers. Preparatory work for the activation of its engines will be held on June 28.

Very soon, “Juno” will start to perform its tasks. The apparatus required to analyze the atmosphere of Jupiter. The probe can capture the North and South poles of the planet. Comment

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