Jupiter

What is Jupiter’s Great Red Spot?

One of the most prominent features in the Solar System is Jupiter's Red Spot. This is a massive storm three…

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When Was Jupiter Discovered?

[/caption] Were you wondering when was Jupiter discovered? Well, there's no way to know. Jupiter is one of the 5…

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Jupiter – Our Silent Guardian?

[/caption] We live in a cosmic shooting gallery. In Phil Plait's Death From the Skies, he lays out the dangers…

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How Far is Jupiter from the Sun?

The distance from the Sun to Jupiter is approximately 779 million km, or 484 million miles. The exact number is…

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Who Discovered Jupiter?

[/caption] Jupiter is one of the 5 planets visible with the unaided eye. That means you can go out on…

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How Many Rings Does Jupiter Have?

We're familiar with the rings of Saturn, but did you know that Jupiter has rings too? The rings of Jupiter…

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Solar System Orbits

[/caption] One of the International Astronomical Union’s (IAU) requirements for a celestial body to be classified as a planet (or…

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Radius of the Planets

[/caption] One way to measure the size of the planets is by radius. Radius is the measurement from the center…

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Volume of the Planets

[/caption] There are a number of measurements that astronomers use, including mass, surface area, diameter, and radius, to determine the the…

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Mythology of the Planets

[/caption] Thousands of years ago, ancient civilizations turned to the heavens, marveling at their wonders. These ancient people worshipped various…

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