October 2008 Top Stories
»» Next-generation adaptive optics produces sharper Jupiter images
[Thursday, October 2, 2008] A two-hour observation of Jupiter using an improved technique to remove atmospheric blur has produced the sharpest whole-planet picture ever taken from the ground.
»» Sharpening up Jupiter
[Thursday, October 2, 2008] A record two-hour observation of Jupiter using a superior technique to remove atmospheric blur has produced the sharpest whole-planet picture ever taken from the ground.
»» Moist Convection Can Drive Jet Streams on All Giant Planets
[Monday, October 13, 2008] Turbulence generated by thunderstorms can drive the multiple east-west jet streams on the giant planets and explain a long-standing conundrum concerning the puzzling differences between the innermost two planets and the outermost two.