Jupiter
Hubble Delves into Two Recent Jupiter Mysteries
[/caption] Jupiter has a few mysteries these days. Between an equatorial belt that has gone missing and an impact that…
New Hubble Images Zoom In on Asteroid Impact on Jupiter
[/caption] When amateur astronomer Anthony Wesley from Australia saw a dark spot the size of the Pacific Ocean appear on…
How Many Earths Can Fit in Jupiter?
Jupiter is known as the "King of the Planets", and for good reason. For one, it is the largest planet…
Jupiter, It Is A-Changing
[/caption] Jupiter's appearance has changed dramatically since the end of 2009, when it moved too close to the Sun from…
New Images Unlock Secrets of Jupiter’s Red Spot
It's difficult enough to track the weather on Earth, but with new thermal images of Jupiter's Great Red Spot, scientists…
One of Jupiter’s Moons is Melted!
[/caption] Jupiter's two moons Ganymede and Callisto could be considered fraternal twins. They have a similar composition and size, but…
How Hot is Jupiter?
[/caption] Given how far Jupiter is from the Sun, you might think that "how cold is Jupiter?" would be a…
Jupiter’s Core
Jupiter probably does not have a solid core. Jupiter's core contains some rock and hydrogen metals. Scientists can not be…
Weight on Jupiter
[/caption] If you are worried about your weight, do not go to Jupiter. The Jovian gravity is much more intense…
What is the Surface of Jupiter Like?
Have you ever wondered what it might feel like to stand on Jupiter's surface? Well, there's a problem. Jupiter is…