Taken July 3rd, 1999 by the Galileo probe.  The very bright areas are reflections of sunlight.  The erupting volcano Prometheus is the dark spot just left of center.  The lighter colored plains are coated in sulfur dioxide frost from volcanism, while the yellower areas are encrusted with a higher proportion of sulfur.  The  image is close to true color.
Taken July 3rd, 1999 by the Galileo probe. The very bright areas are reflections of sunlight. The erupting volcano Prometheus is the dark spot just left of center. The lighter colored plains are coated in sulfur dioxide frost from volcanism, while the yellower areas are encrusted with a higher proportion of sulfur. The image is close to true color.
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