Figure 12-1: R I V U X G
Jupiter and Saturn as Viewed from Earth (a) The disk of Jupiter at opposition appears about 2½ times larger than (b) the disk of Saturn atopposition. Both planets display dark and light bands, though these are fainter on Saturn.
Jupiter and Saturn as Viewed from Earth (a) The disk of Jupiter at opposition appears about 2½ times larger than (b) the disk of Saturn atopposition. Both planets display dark and light bands, though these are fainter on Saturn.
(a: © Damian Peach; b: NASA)