Jupiter 'struck by large object'

BBC News | Jul. 21, 2009 (News Report)

guardian.co.ukJupiter 'struck by large object'BBC NewsThe planet Jupiter shows evidence of having being hit by a large object, either a comet or asteroid. A dark mark has appeared in its atmosphere towards the southern pole. It was first seen by Australian amateur astronomer Anthony Wesley on 19 July, ...Amateur Finds New Earth-Sized Blot on JupiterNew York TimesAmateur astronomer finds a hole punched in JupiterChristian Science MonitorJupiter left with ... Full Story »

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A short concise report of the know information and early hypothosis of its cause.

If the postulation is true, we missed an gargantuan object hurling toward jupiter

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