Juno Enters Jupiter's Atmosphere – No, It’s Not MARS

Just when MARS was the acceptable next frontier, NASA announces the Juno Mission, a successful five-year space odyssey that essentially began anew July 4, as the unmanned spacecraft entered Jupiter’s atmosphere to initiate planetary study.

According to Jet-Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Juno Chief Scientist, Scott Bolton, for star gazers Juno will for the first time send back pictures of Jupiter’s moons, and the planet in its fullness.

Bolton, in obvious awe of the monumental moment in space history, explained in the post press conference for the first time, without the efforts of Hollywood, "we can see the Jupiter and its moons dancing around it."

The NASA Mission Juno video shows the four bright and distinguishable moons moving around the grey-brown-blue planet.

Juno’s scientific instruments were shut down upon entry into the atmosphere as a precaution when the space craft sustained high levels of radiation. The instruments will be switched back on this week. In August Juno will have completed the first revolution around the planet and move in for a close-up.

Juno is not a flash and burn mission. Over the next twenty months Juno will send back images and scientific data on the solar system, space, the formation of planetary gases, star beds, cloud formation and any other interesting information.

The mission comes at a hefty $1.1 billion price tag.

Image courtesy of JPL/Caltech and AP and used with permission.

Video courtesy of NASA/JPL Pasadena and used with permission.

Haute Tease

  • Galerie Lefebvre & Fils Presents American Ceramic Artist Jasmine Little

    Lefebvre & Fils, the renowned contemporary ceramic gallery of Paris, is pleased to announce FOUNTAIN, the first exhibition of ceramic work by the American artist Jasmine Little from 14 December 2017 to 20 January 2018.

     
  • Napa Valley Wine Train Review – A Romantic Mid-Day Getaway

    The Napa Valley Wine Train, an elegant sojourn through the heart of Napa Valley in a refined, history-rich atmosphere that enhances the beautiful countryside is a must for all travelers longing for a romantic, enticing  and playful excursion and is particularly well-suited for couples seeking quality together time.

     
  • Frostbite is No Joke: 7 Tips to Stay Warm and Avoid Permanent Damage

    When the temperature dips below freezing, it's critical to protect your skin from cold-weather health risks. Frostbite occurs when the skin – and sometimes the tissue beneath the skin – freezes due to prolonged exposure to cold temperatures. Depending on how long and how frozen the tissue, frostbite can result in severe, sometimes permanent, damage.

     
  • White Sands Review – Danish Cop Drama Delivers

    White Sands, from Topic Studios, an original limited series, presents a light crime drama as two undercover detectives pose as a married couple while investigating the unsolved murder of the brother of a German politician in the seaside village.

     
  • Gardening 101: Choosing the Right Plants for Your Zone

    Starting a garden is an excellent way to enjoy beautiful plants and delicious fruits, herbs, and vegetables right in your backyard. As a new gardener, it is vital to choose plants that will thrive in your climate.

     
  • Social Media Platforms to Hit Over Six Billion Users by 2028

    Over the past four years, more than 1.3 billion people worldwide have joined social media, today, social media platforms have close to 4.9 billion users. And this number is expected to grow by 25% in the following years.