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Jupiter moon Io as seen by Voyager 1 at a distance of 304,000 mi., with enormous volcanic explosion visible in computer-enhanced silhouette; solid material ejected from volcano to altitude of 100 mi. and at 1200 m.p.h.
Date taken:March 4, 1979
Size:1280 x 1054 pixels (17.8 x 14.6 inches)

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