For the first time in history, we can see in incredible, glorious detail the storms that rage on Jupiter, thanks to Nasa’s Juno mission.
The US space agency released composite images on Twitter, with the findings published in a four-article collection in the journal Nature.
The #Jupiter you’ve never seen. New science results reveal massive cyclones that surround the planet’s north and south poles are lasting atmospheric features and unlike anything else encountered in the solar system. https://t.co/ZJfdARnSRe pic.twitter.com/IDnDu73rHd
— NASA's Juno Mission (@NASAJuno) March 7, 2018
An international team of researchers analysed data from the Juno spacecraft and found a constellation of nine extremely powerful cyclones over Jupiter’s north pole and six over the south pole.
In certain places, the wind speeds are believed to exceed Category 5 hurricane, reaching 220 mph – making these storms far more powerful than the most intense storms on Earth.
However, people found themselves being reminded of a certain comfort food: pepperoni pizza.
New pics from NASA shows Jupiter is made out of pepperoni pizza. pic.twitter.com/zj3wKuh09l
— Smooth 🍁 (@SteveinKW) March 8, 2018
Breaking news "God Jupiter bakes a medium pepperoni pizza and it takes the planet by storm.!!"
— Vasudev Sharma (@svasudev9) March 8, 2018
This just in: Jupiter looks like pepperoni pizza. @NASA https://t.co/Q5W4042Q5O
— Alex Stuckey (@alexdstuckey) March 7, 2018
Acording to this photo from NASA, Jupiter is actually pizza.
— Brandon Jamal (@brandon_jamal_) March 8, 2018
And these computer-generated Nasa photos have left people craving for the snack.
The @NASA images of #Jupiter are amazing but now I want, no must have #pizza for #breakfast @dominos pic.twitter.com/4kNJS1IsuX
— Gary Stringer (@gmstringer) March 8, 2018
I think the new Jupiter photos are just a marketing ploy to make me want some pizza. It's working
— Galen (@GalenLoeffler) March 8, 2018
Look's like a pepperoni pizza, now I want one! 😂😂🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕
— Laura (@AquaBugg) March 7, 2018
*Sheepishly logs on and places a pizza order*