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Jul. 24, 2009
Jupiter Impact
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| Earlier this week, an amateur astronomer in Australia spotted signs of a massive impact on the planet Jupiter. Within hours, astronomers around the world were training their telescopes on the southern polar region of Jupiter, gathering data on what some astronomers say may have been a cometary strike. In this segment, we'll talk with Anthony Wesley of Canberra, Australia about his find, and about the international community of astronomical observers. |
Produced by Christopher Intagliata, Associate Senior Producer
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Leigh Fletcher
Planetary Scientist
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Pasadena, California -
Anthony Wesley
Amateur astronomer
Murrumbateman, Australia
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