12.02.20
Surprising North-South Asymmetry in Jupiter’s Magnetic Field
Jupiter's magnetic field is more complex in the northern than southern hemisphere
• Current theoretical models have trouble explaining this asymmetry.
• This asymmetry is very different from Earth’s field.
• Current theoretical models have trouble explaining this asymmetry.
• This asymmetry is very different from Earth’s field.
Jupiter’s magnetic field is more complex in the northern hemisphere and its North-South asymmetry is likely due to interior structure
North-South asymmetry in Jupiter’s magnetic field likely due to the interior structure
• Potential evidence of core dissolution
• Helium rain and/or Jupiter’s electrical conductivity profile could also contribute to asymmetry
• Potential evidence of core dissolution
• Helium rain and/or Jupiter’s electrical conductivity profile could also contribute to asymmetry
Credit: Moore, K. et al. (2018). Nature DOI 10.1038/s41586-018-0468-5
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