What is the Surface of Jupiter Like? - Universe Today
WEBMay 4, 2017 · There is no firm surface on Jupiter, so if you tried to stand on the planet, you sink down and be crushed by the intense pressure inside the planet. When we look at Jupiter, we’re actually seeing...
Jupiter - Wikipedia
WEBJupiter is surrounded by a faint system of planetary rings and has a powerful magnetosphere, the second largest contiguous structure in the Solar System (after the heliosphere). Jupiter forms a system of 95 known moons and probably many more, including the four large moons discovered by Galileo Galilei in …
In Depth | Jupiter – NASA Solar System Exploration
WEBWith a radius of 43,440.7 miles (69,911 kilometers), Jupiter is 11 times wider than Earth. If Earth were the size of a nickel, Jupiter would be about as big as a basketball. From an average distance of 484 million miles (778 million kilometers), Jupiter is 5.2 astronomical units away from the Sun.
Jupiter Facts - Science@NASA
WEBAs a gas giant, Jupiter doesn’t have a true surface. The planet is mostly swirling gases and liquids. While a spacecraft would have nowhere to land on Jupiter, it wouldn’t be able to fly through unscathed either.
Jupiter - NASA Science
WEBJupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. If Jupiter was a hollow shell, 1,000 Earths could fit inside. Jupiter also is the oldest planet, forming from the dust and gases left over from the Sun's formation 4.5 billion years ago.
Jupiter | Facts, Moons, Rings, Temperature, Size, & Color
WEB4 days ago · Jupiter, the most massive planet of 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 is designated by the symbol ♃.
What's It Like Inside Jupiter? - NASA Space Place
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Jupiter is made up almost entirely of hydrogen and helium. On the surface of Jupiter–and on Earth–those elements are gases. However inside Jupiter, hydrogen can be a liquid, or even a kind of metal. These changes happen because of the tremendous temperatures and pressures found at the core.
All About Jupiter | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids
WEBSep 11, 2024 · Jupiter is a gas giant and doesn't have a solid surface. It is still unclear if deeper down, Jupiter has a central core of solid material or if it may be a thick, super-hot and dense soup. Jupiter also has rings, but they're too faint to see very well.
A deeper look at Jupiter - Nature
WEBMar 7, 2018 · Jupiter’s surface consists of alternating bright and dark bands of gas that harbour powerful winds. These winds flow in opposite directions and can reach speeds of more than 100 metres...
Planet Jupiter facts and information - National Geographic
WEBPlanet Jupiter, explained. From its mysterious core to its stormy surface, there's plenty to learn about the fifth planet from the sun.
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