Volcanic activity on Jupiters moon Io, with the planet Jupiter visible on the horizon
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Framed Print of Volcanic activity on Jupiters moon Io, with the planet Jupiter visible on the horizon
Io is the innermost of the Galilean moons orbiting Jupiter. Io is on average around 400 000 km away from Jupiter, which is approximately the same distance as our moon is from Earth. Jupiter looks 37 times larger than our full moon does in the night sky.
Io faces great tidal forces from Jupiter, and the other three Galilean moons Europa, Ganymede and Callisto, which are tidally locked with respect to each other. At some places the tidal forces move the surface by as much as 100 meters up and down. This twists the moon inside out, but it is not because of this that the moon is the second hottest place (1 700 degrees C) in the solar system, next to the sun.
Ios surface is being constantly bombarded by electromagnetic radiation from Jupiter. This radiation rips off about 1 000 kg of sulphur and other materials from the surface each second. This material (plasma) creates a physical bond between Jupiter and Io. As Io moves through Jupiters magnetic field, it acts as a giant generator, inducing 400 000 volts and more than 3 000 000 amperes across Ios surface. Because of this bond, massive electrical discharges have been observed in Jupiters atmosphere.
More than 400 active volcanoes have been observed on Io, and the moon is known to change its physical appearance over short periods (few years). An impact by an asteroid is seen on Jupiters night side. Stocktrek Images specializes in Astronomy, Dinosaurs, Medical, Military Forces, Ocean Life, & Sci-Fi. © Fahad Sulehria/Stocktrek Images
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 15.3cm (9.6" x 6")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
