Jupiter and Saturn: Probing the Planets

The drama of the Galileo mission, the dive of its probe into the Jovian atmosphere, and
Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9’s impact on Jupiter are examined in this program. Stunning new
photos examine Jupiter’s moons, while images taken from spacecraft and through telescopes
paint a magnificent picture of Saturn. The recent launch of the probe Cassini to Saturn and its
moons is discussed. (20 minutes, color)