
Juno Journeys to Jupiter’s Moons
Planetary Radio: Space Exploration, Astronomy and Science
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Exploring IO: Volcanoes, Magnetic Fields, and Stunning Images
In this chapter, they express their excitement about exploring one of their favorite moons in the solar system, IO. They mention that IO is the most volcanic body in the solar system and discuss the infrared camera contributed by the Italian space agency that is monitoring the volcanoes at high resolution. They also talk about how the volcanic material from IO affects Jupiter's aurora and magnetosphere, and the incredible interactions between IO and Jupiter's magnetic field. They mention that they have already received phenomenal images of IO and are eagerly awaiting closer flybys in the future.
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