Jovian Clouds Consist of Ammonium Hydrosulphide, Study Suggests

Astronomers have long thought that the upper clouds of Jupiter, which create the planet’s iconic pale brown belts, are made of frozen ammonia. The post Jovian Clouds Consist of Ammonium Hydrosulphide, Study Suggests appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

Jan 13, 2025 - 14:15
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Jovian Clouds Consist of Ammonium Hydrosulphide, Study Suggests
Hubble’s photo of Jupiter displays the ever-changing landscape of its turbulent atmosphere. Image credit: NASA / ESA / Hubble / Amy Simon, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center / Michael H. Wong, University of California, Berkeley / Joseph DePasquale, STScI.

Astronomers have long thought that the upper clouds of Jupiter, which create the planet’s iconic pale brown belts, are made of frozen ammonia.

The post Jovian Clouds Consist of Ammonium Hydrosulphide, Study Suggests appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.

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