Giant "scar" on Jupiter spotted by amateur stargazer

Reuters | Jul. 21, 2009 (News Report)

A large comet or asteroid has slammed into the Jupiter, creating an impact site the size of Earth, pictures by an Australian amateur astronomer show. Full Story »

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