PIA25063: Earth Interior Graphic


Earth Interior Graphic

Caption:

This model of Earth's interior includes a solid, mostly iron inner core beneath a convective liquid iron core that extends to half Earth's radius. Above that is a silicate mantle rich in iron and magnesium and a thin crust of lighter silicates.

Background Info:

More information about Juno is at https://www.nasa.gov/juno and https://missionjuno.swri.edu .

Cataloging Keywords:

Name Value Additional Values
Target Jupiter
System
Target Type Planet
Mission Juno
Instrument Host Juno
Host Type Orbiter
Instrument
Detector
Extra Keywords Color
Acquisition Date
Release Date 2021-12-17
Date in Caption
Image Credit NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/John E. Connerney
Source photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA25063
Identifier PIA25063