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Photos of Jupiter From NASA Spacecraft, Both Near and Far

Jamal Al Khatib

Stunning new images show Jupiter's storms and swirling clouds in incredible detail.

The planet Jupiter with its banded clouds

A spacecraft orbiting Jupiter has sent back some of the most detailed pictures of the giant planet ever taken.

The images show swirling storms larger than Earth, bright polar cyclones and colourful cloud bands. Many were processed by volunteers who download the raw data and turn it into art.

Together with telescope views from far away, they help scientists understand the planet's powerful weather.