Tvashtor hotspot on Io
This image shows a small area of an image obtained through a narrow-band filter centred at 4.07 µm. The bright object is the Jovian moon Io ; its image is further enlarged to the left. A strong asymmetry is evident, with the Tvashtar hot spot well visible in the upper right quadrant.
Credit:ESO
About the Image
| Id: | eso0123f |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 7 June 2001 |
| Related releases: | eso0123 |
| Size: | 778 x 526 px |
About the Object
| Name: | Io |
| Type: | Solar System : Planet : Satellite : Feature : Surface : Volcanic |
| Category: | Solar System |
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Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Infrared L | 4.07 μm | Very Large Telescope ISAAC |