Space
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Jupiter's Red Spot is Like Planet 'Sunburn'
The iconic Great Red Spot of Jupiter is arguably the most recognizable characteristic of our solar system's largest planet. However, the mystery of what this massive blush really is remains unsolved. Now, researchers believe they have finally determined the nature of this spot and the process behind it, arguing that it's not really like a blush, but more like gas giant sunburn.
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