New radio map of Jupiter reveals ammonia plumes beneath clouds

The nature of the gas giant's atmosphere has long been something of a puzzle, but radio wave data has allowed scientists to peek beneath planet's clouds

Huge plumes of ammonia have been found beneath the clouds of Jupiter, providing new insights into the planet's dynamic atmosphere, scientists say.

Nearly 780 million kilometres from the sun and the largest planet in the solar system, the gas giant Jupiter has long fascinated astronomers. But the nature of its atmosphere has been something of a puzzle.