Evolution of thermal images from Neptune

The evolution of thermal images taken from Neptune using the VLT’s VISIR instrument. The images, taken between 2006 and 2021, show Neptune gradually cooling down, before a dramatic heating of its south pole in the last few years.

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ESO/M. Roman

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Id:eso2206a
Release date:11 April 2022, 11:00
Related releases:eso2206
Duration:05 s
Frame rate:10 fps

About the Object

Name:Neptune
Type:Solar System : Planet : Feature : Atmosphere
Category:Solar System

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