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2 days ago · Jupiter, the most massive planet in the solar system and the fifth in distance from the Sun. It is one of the brightest objects in the night sky; only the Moon, Venus, and sometimes Mars are more brilliant. Jupiter takes nearly 12 Earth years to orbit the Sun, and it rotates once about every 10 hours.
- Temperature and Pressure
Jupiter - Temperature, Pressure, Gas Giant: In addition to...
- The Galilean Satellites
Jupiter - Galilean Moons, Gas Giant, Great Red Spot: Galileo...
- Europa
Europa, the smallest and second nearest of the four large...
- The Auroras
Jupiter's auroral arcs at its north and south poles, as...
- The Interior
Jupiter - Interior, Core, Gases: The atmosphere of Jupiter...
- Cloud Composition
Jupiter - Ammonia, Water, Sulfur: Jupiter’s clouds are...
- The Ring
Jupiter - Rings, Moons, Gas Giant: As the Pioneer 10...
- Radio Emission
Jupiter - Radio Waves, Emission, Gas Giant: Jupiter was the...
- Temperature and Pressure
Jun 22, 2024 · New imagery from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope is revealing details never before seen on Jupiter. High-resolution maps and spinning globes (rendered in the 4k Ultra HD format) are the first...
1 day ago · It is the third brightest natural object in the Earth 's night sky after the Moon and Venus and has been observed since prehistoric times. Its name derives from Jupiter, the chief deity of ancient Roman religion .
Jun 13, 2024 · No one knows exactly how hot, but scientists think it could be about 43,000°F (24,000°C) near Jupiter's center, or core. The reddish brown and white stripes of Jupiter are made up of swirling clouds. The well-known Red Spot is a huge, long-lasting storm. Image credit: NASA/JPL/Space Science Institute.
Jun 25, 2024 · New observations of the Great Red Spot on Jupiter have revealed that the planet’s atmosphere above and around the infamous storm is surprisingly interesting and active. This image shows the region observed by Webb’s Near-InfraRed Spectrograph ( NIRSpec ).
Jun 13, 2024 · All About Jupiter. The biggest planet in our solar system . explore; Mission to Jupiter: Juno. Help Juno reveal Jupiter's true nature. explore; What's It Like Inside Jupiter? Jupiter's core is very hot and is under tons of pressure! explore; Europa: Jupiter's Ocean World. Learn more about this icy moon of Jupiter! explore
Jun 13, 2024 · Jupiter is a stormy planet that is probably best known for its Great Red Spot. The spot is actually a giant, wild storm that has been raging for more than 300 years. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech