Explosion Seen On Jupiter

American Voices • Opinion • ISSUE 48•38 • Sep 14, 2012

Earlier this week, two amateur astronomers witnessed and captured video of what appeared to be a 100-mile-wide fireball in the atmosphere of Jupiter, a phenomenon they believe was likely the result of a major meteor or comet impact. What do you think?

“This just goes to show: If you stare at Jupiter long enough, something might happen.”
Phil Horvath –
Hay Sorter
“Aw, other people saw that too? There goes my wish.”
Lynn Dacascos –
Nuclear Engineer
“I’m sorry. I’m way too stressed to think about Jupiter today. That planet is huge.”
Stan Rhodes –
Mayonnaise Mixer

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