The Hubble Space Telescope captures the largest planet in the solar system after Jupiter made the nearest approach to Earth in a year April 3, 2017. At a distance of 415 million miles (668 million kilometers) from Earth, Jupiter clearly shows the colorful, roiling atmosphere, the legendary Great Red Spot, and it smaller companion at farther southern latitudes dubbed "Red Spot Jr."

• Contributor: NASA Photo / Alamy Stock Photo
• Image ID: J01271
• File size: 22.4 MB (380.6 KB Compressed download)
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• Dimensions: 2800 x 2800 px | 23.7 x 23.7 cm | 9.3 x 9.3 inches | 300dpi
• Date taken: 14 April 2014

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The Hubble Space Telescope captures the largest planet in the solar system after Jupiter made the nearest approach to Earth in a year April 3, 2017. At a distance of 415 million miles (668 million kilometers) from Earth, Jupiter clearly shows the colorful, roiling atmosphere, the legendary Great Red Spot, and it smaller companion at farther southern latitudes dubbed "Red Spot Jr."