Ice spires on Callisto, artwork
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Ice spires on Callisto, artwork
Ice spires on Callisto. Artwork of ice spires (around 100 metres tall) on the surface of the Jovian moon Callisto. The moons parent planet, Jupiter, is at upper left. The three specks either side (one at left, two at right) are the Jovian moons Io, Europa and Ganymede. It is thought that these spires formed from an ancient impact billions of years ago. They are very slowly eroding over time, the ice subliming and dust within the ice accumulating to absorb sunlight and continue the erosion. The Callisto-Jupiter distance is around 1.8 million kilometres, and Jupiter is around 140, 000 kilometres across
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This artwork showcases the breathtaking beauty of ice spires on the surface of Callisto, one of Jupiter's mesmerizing moons. Standing at an impressive height of around 100 meters, these ancient formations are remnants of a colossal impact that occurred billions of years ago. As time passes, these majestic spires slowly erode due to sublimation - the process in which ice directly transitions into vapor - and accumulate dust particles within their icy structures. The image provides a stunning view of this frozen landscape against the backdrop of Jupiter, depicted in the upper left corner. The three tiny specks on either side represent other Jovian moons: Io, Europa, and Ganymede. With its distance from Jupiter measuring approximately 1.8 million kilometers and Jupiter itself spanning about 140,000 kilometers across, this celestial scene highlights both vastness and grandeur. As we delve into this artistic representation created by Science Photo Library, we gain insight into planetary science and geology within our solar system's outer reaches. This illustration not only captures the essence of an airless world but also serves as a reminder that even in such extreme conditions, nature continues to shape its surroundings over immense periods. Through this visual masterpiece, we can appreciate the delicate balance between erosion and formation while marveling at the wonders found within our cosmic neighborhood.
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