This is the first picture that the Juno probe sent from the orbit of Jupiter – BBC World

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Image caption the closest to Jupiter on the image moon is Io, right and up is down to Europe and Ganymede.

The Juno probe, aerospace agency (NASA) sent to Jupiter, transmitted the first images since it began orbiting the . planet last week

the picture shows a sunny side of the planet with three of its largest moons. Io, Europa and Ganymede

the fourth natural satellite, Callisto, does not appear in the photo.

at present, Juno away from Jupiter while touring a longbow, but again in August when he can take better pictures with your “JunoCam” .

for now, scientists are relieved to know that teams work well, having come into contact with the highly radioactive environment of Jupiter during their operation income into orbit on July 5.

the mission team now monitors the operation of all instruments of the ship to ensure proper operation.

tasks calibration of instruments must have been previously performed, before the period of exploration planet in October.

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Image caption a representation of an artist shows Junoal side of Jupiter, planet around which will give about 30 laps.

In the middle of that month, turn on an engine to place the probe on a tight tour 14 days orbiting the planet.

Then come good 30 laps around the huge planet.

the image on this page was taken when Juno was about 4.3 million kilometers from Jupiter.

Pictured colored stripes atmospheric gas are noticed. You can also see the famous Great Red Spot, the massive storm that hit the planet for hundreds of years.

The aim of Juno over the next 18 months will be trying to understand the secrets of Jupiter.

scientists predict use the instruments of the ship to get an idea of ​​what is inside the planet.

they believe that the structure and chemistry inside hide the key to understanding how this giant was formed about 4,500 million years ago.