22h 29min, jul 9, 1979 y - Jupiter flyby
Description:
The spacecraft confirmed the existence of a thin ring surrounding the planet.It provided 17,000 new pictures and transmitted new data on the planet's clouds.They detected few atmospheric changes as well,including a drift in the Great Red Spot as well as changes in its shape and color! (Time zone: UT)Added to timeline:
Date:
22h 29min, jul 9, 1979 y
Now
~ 46 years ago