Red Spot
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Red Spot
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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It was not until 1831 and later years that scientists once more observed a clear, oval structure at the same latitude as the Great Red Spot.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 19, 2024
You also most certainly think of the iconic Great Red Spot south of its equator.
From Salon ● Dec. 26, 2022
Whiter areas on the planet represent regions with more cloud cover, which reflects sunlight, especially Jupiter's famous Great Red Spot; darker spots have fewer clouds.
From Scientific American ● Dec. 20, 2022
The new observations, she added, “will allow us to study the interplay of dynamics, chemistry and temperature structure in and above the Great Red Spot and the auroral regions.”
From New York Times ● Aug. 23, 2022
As our teacher spoke to us, Jupiter loomed behind her, filling half the sky, its Great Red Spot churning slowly just over her left shoulder.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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