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Jupiter

The largest planet in the solar system with a diameter of 88,865 miles – Jupiter rotates in only 9.8 hours. Note “The Great Red Spot” on the bottom right side of the planet. This cyclone-like storm in Jupiter’s atmosphere has existed for at least 300 years.

12 1/2″ Ritchey-Chretien Telescope @F/27 with a Toucam camera. 383 stacked images @ 15 frames per second