What is the name of Jupiter's Great Red Spot?

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Jupiter's Great Red Spot is a persistent anticyclonic storm that has been raging for at least 350 years, though it has been gradually shrinking (Review) in recent decades. It is large enough to fit two to three Earths inside it and is one of the most dramatic features visible through a backyard telescope. Even a small 4-inch telescope can reveal this iconic feature, making Jupiter a perennial favorite target for astronomy (Deals) enthusiasts.

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