Jupiter collision with comet or asteroid, video

This video, recorded in Ireland, says about itself:

Jupiter Collision! Impact Burst Captured By Amateur Astronomer

29 March 2016

John McKeon captured an impact on the gas giant on March 17th, 2016 (00:18:45 UT). The video was snapped using an 11″ SCT with an ASI120mm camera and Ir-pass 742nm filter. It was most likely an asteroid or comet colliding with Jupiter. — Full story here.

Credit: John McKeon / Edited by Space.com

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