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NASA’s Juno spacecraft has sent back the first-ever images of Jupiter’s north pole, taken during the spacecraft’s first flyby of the planet with its instruments switched on.
The images show storm systems and weather activity unlike anything previously seen on any of our solar system’s gas-giant planets.
Juno successfully executed the first of 36 orbital flybys on Aug. 27 when the spacecraft came about 2,500 miles above Jupiter’s swirling clouds.
The download of six megabytes of data collected during the six-hour transit, from above Jupiter’s north pole to below its south pole, took one-and-a-half days.
While analysis of this first data collection is ongoing, some unique discoveries have already made themselves visible.
“First glimpse of Jupiter’s north pole, and it looks like nothing we have seen or imagined before,” said Scott Bolton, principal investigator of Juno from the Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio. “It’s bluer in color up there than other parts of the planet, and there are a lot of storms. There is no sign of the latitudinal bands or zone and belts that we are used to – this image is hardly recognizable as Jupiter. We’re seeing signs that the clouds have shadows, possibly indicating that the clouds are at a higher altitude than other features.”
One of the most notable findings of these first-ever pictures of Jupiter’s north and south poles is something that the JunoCam imager did not see.
“Saturn has a hexagon at the north pole,” said Bolton. “There is nothing on Jupiter that anywhere near resembles that. The largest planet in our solar system is truly unique. We have 36 more flybys to study just how unique it really is.”
Along with JunoCam snapping pictures during the flyby, all eight of Juno’s science instruments were energized and collecting data.
The Jovian Infrared Auroral Mapper (JIRAM), supplied by the Italian Space Agency, acquired some remarkable images of Jupiter at its north and south polar regions in infrared wavelengths.
“JIRAM is getting under Jupiter’s skin, giving us our first infrared close-ups of the planet,” said Alberto Adriani, JIRAM co-investigator from Istituto di Astrofisica e Planetologia Spaziali, Rome. “These first infrared views of Jupiter’s north and south poles are revealing warm and hot spots that have never been seen before. And while we knew that the first-ever infrared views of Jupiter's south pole could reveal the planet's southern aurora, we were amazed to see it for the first time. No other instruments, both from Earth or space, have been able to see the southern aurora. Now, with JIRAM, we see that it appears to be very bright and well-structured. The high level of detail in the images will tell us more about the aurora’s morphology and dynamics.”
Among the more unique data sets collected by Juno during its first scientific sweep by Jupiter was that acquired by the mission’s Radio/Plasma Wave Experiment (Waves), which recorded ghostly-sounding transmissions emanating from above the planet.
These radio emissions from Jupiter have been known about since the 1950s but had never been analyzed from such a close vantage point.
“Jupiter is talking to us in a way only gas-giant worlds can,” said Bill Kurth, co-investigator for the Waves instrument from the University of Iowa, Iowa City. “Waves detected the signature emissions of the energetic particles that generate the massive auroras which encircle Jupiter’s north pole. These emissions are the strongest in the solar system. Now we are going to try to figure out where the electrons come from that are generating them.”
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The next free household hazardous waste dropoff event will be held Friday, Sept. 16, and Saturday, Sept. 17, at Quackenbush Mountain Recovery & Compost Facility, 16520 Davis St., adjacent to the landfill in Clearlake.
From Highway 53 turn on to 40th Avenue, take a left on Moss Avenue, follow the signs to the landfill on Davis Avenue.
Hours will be from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Households can bring up to 15 gallons of toxic items free of charge. Fees will be charged for amounts over 15 gallons.
Items that are accepted include paint, solvents, fuels, five-gallon propane tanks (empty), pool chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, batteries, fluorescent light tubes (up to 60 linear feet) and other toxic materials that cannot be put in the trash.
Items that cannot be accepted include televisions, computer monitors, ammunition, explosives, radioactive materials or infectious wastes.
To learn how and where to properly dispose these items, please visit www.recycling.co.lake.ca.us or contact the recycling hotline at 707-263-1980.
Household hazardous waste dropoff services are provided to Lake County residential households by the Integrated Waste Management Division of the Lake County Public Services Department and the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle).
Businesses also are welcome to use this convenient service to properly dispose of hazardous waste and protect our environment, however, businesses must pay for this county-funded service and first make an appointment. Business appointments can be made by calling Lake County Waste Solutions at 707-234-6400.
Beginning in June, ask about receiving a free puncture-proof sharps container at one of these events to use for free sharps disposal.
Free recycling options for residents and businesses:
· Recycled paint is available to both residents and businesses at Lake County Waste Solutions and South Lake Refuse and Recycling Center first-come, first-served basis in five gallon containers. Colors include tan, brown, gray and pink.
· Used motor oil and cooking oil can be dropped off by businesses and residents, at Lake County Waste Solutions, South Lake Refuse & Recycling Center, and the North Shore Fire Protection District station at 6257 Seventh Ave. in Lucerne. Visit www.recycling.co.lake.ca.us for more locations.
· Electronics (e-waste) can be dropped off at Lake County Waste Solutions and at South Lake Refuse & Recycling Center.
Lake County Waste Solutions
230 Soda Bay Road, Lakeport
888-718-4888 or 707-234-6400
Monday-Saturday, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
www.candswaste.com
South Lake Refuse & Recycling Center
16015 Davis St., Clearlake
Open daily, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
707-994-8614
www.southlakerefuse.com
The free Household Hazardous Waste drop off program is subsidized by the Lake County Public Services Department, Integrated Waste Management Division and CalRecycle as a public service to Lake County households.
For more information about recycling, reusing and reducing, visit www.recycling.co.lake.ca.us , call the recycling hotline at 707-263-1980 or like Lake County Public Services on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LCPublicServices?fref=ts .
The sandhill crane is making its annual migration to California's Central Valley – this time with a new name.
Previously known as Grus canadensis, genetic work has led scientists to reclassify the bird as Antigone canadensis (named after Oedipus' daughter and half-sister in Greek mythology).
“Antigone is most associated with loyal devotion to family, and this brand fits well with observing cranes. Monogamy is displayed among mated pairs, and parents and juveniles are viewable together, moving about in family units of three or four,” said CDFW Interpretive Supervisor David Moore. “This season, the docents have a new name to interpret for our sandhill crane viewers.”
CDFW provides the public a chance to see an annual bird migration and learn the latest on the sandhill crane – including the name change.
The Sandhill Crane Wetland Tour Program offers weekend tours October through February at the Woodbridge Ecological Reserve outside of Lodi.
The late-afternoon tours, which begin Oct. 1, are offered on the first through third Saturdays and Sundays of each month for the five-month duration of the cranes' fall/winter season stay in the valley.
Tours consist of viewing sandhill cranes and other unique wintering waterfowl, hearing a presentation on sandhill cranes and their habitat, and viewing the cranes' impressive, nightly behaviors at a location that is only open to the public during tour hours.
Online preregistration is required and may be done up to eight weeks prior to the tour date. Registration is now open for October dates and will soon open for November tour dates.
More information may be found at www.wildlife.ca.gov/regions/3/crane-tour .
The cranes are a great draw to the Lodi area and CDFW Interpretive Services staff has provided important messages of conservation to more than 20,000 visitors on the docent-led tours over the last two decades.
The reserve is readily accessible at any time for self-guided tours. A series of informative interpretive panels at the Woodbridge Ecological Reserve, South Unit on Woodbridge Road provides visitors with a wealth of information about the cranes and their habitat.
Staying until sundown is recommended for witnessing sights and sounds of the “fly-over” as groups of cranes return to roosting spots for the evening.
CDFW is also a co-sponsor the Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival, slated for Nov. 4 to 6.
Information about festival tours and activities is available at www.cranefestival.com/index.php .
KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Pastor Voris Brumfield announced that for the next six Sundays she will lead a second service on Sunday at the Kelseyville United Methodist Church beginning Sept. 4 at 5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
This service will include a home-style soup supper, music, inspirational affirmations, and is an opportunity for anyone who considers themselves spiritual but not religious to connect spiritually or for those who cannot attend the 9 a.m. traditional Methodist Service.
"Frequently, life gets busy and people forget to take time to regularly connect to the Spirit." Pastor Brumfield, a Conference Lay Minister said. "This 5 p.m. service is for persons who feel frustrated by life, disconnected to joy, challenged by relationships, feels 'God' may be beyond our understanding, or may question if the world has good in it."
She added, "There are many paths to contentment and happiness and the Kelseyville Church Council agreed that as United Methodist, we should do outreach to those in the community who need a gathering place to connect, heal, and explore ways to enhance their lives spiritually."
In addition to the Kelseyville 5 p.m. Spirit Connection Service, there is a 9 a.m. Sunday Methodist Worship Service with modern and traditional hymns, prayers, a scripture reading and weekly message.
Kelseyville United Methodist Church is located at 3210 Main St. in Kelseyville.
United Methodists practice “Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors.”
For more information call 707-295-7174 or email
LAKEPORT, Calif. – Mary, 93, wife of the late Richard F. Price passed peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016.
Mary was a 50-year resident of her beloved city of Lakeport.
She leaves behind two daughters, six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one more on the way.
She will be missed.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .
Patricia L. Chadwick
1931-2016
It is with a heavy heart we share the passing of our mother Patricia Chadwick. She has lived an amazing life of love for her family and dear friends. Mom loved her gardening, painting but most of all boat racing.
Mom died of natural causes surrounded by her loving husband of 68 years, all her daughters and her beloved dogs.
She finally reached the finish line in life. She got her checkered flag.
Survived by her husband Ted Chadwick of Lakeport, Calif., Sharon Garza of Reno, Nev., Nancy Ingram of La Crescenta, Calif., Lois Sagehorn of Redding, Calif., Millee Ingram of Oceanside, Calif., and Ann Chadwick of San Diego, Calif.; her 16 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary, 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611 or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .