Jupiter’s Great Red Spot Mystery Uncovered: Is it Truly "Permanent"?

Bilbao, Spain – A new study has shed light on the mysterious origins of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot, debunking the long-held belief that it originated from a dark spot observed in 1665 by Italian astronomer Giovanni Cassini. Recent research conducted by planetary scientist Agustín Sánchez-Lavega from the University of the Basque Country suggests that the Great Red Spot is actually a newer, younger storm that appeared in 1831, rather than being a continuation of Cassini’s …

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