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Red Spot

American

noun

Astronomy.

a large, usually reddish gaseous vortex on the surface of Jupiter, about 14,000 by 30,000 km, that drifts about slowly as the planet rotates and has been observed for several hundred years.

Red Spot British

noun

See Great Red Spot

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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

The Great Red Spot and many details of the turbulent atmosphere, primarily composed of hydrogen and helium gas, are clearly visible, including several smaller storms.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2023

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

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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