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Jupiter – The Giant of the Solar System

Fascinating Facts About Jupiter

Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, a gas giant with a powerful magnetic field and a massive storm known as the Great Red Spot. It has more than 90 known moons, including Ganym.de, the largest moon in the solar system. Jupiter’s atmosphere is mainly composed of hydrogen and helium, making it a dynamic and stormy planet.

Diameter

139,820 km across

Average Temperature

Home to the Great Red Spot, a storm that has raged for centuries

Atmosphere

Made mostly of hydrogen and helium

Moons

Over 90 known moons, including Ganymede, Europa, and Io

Rotation Period

Fastest rotation of any planet, completing a day in just 9.9 hours

Orbit Around Sun

Takes 11.86 Earth years to orbit the Sun

Why Jupiter is Special

Jupiter is a giant among planets, influencing the entire solar system with its immense gravity.

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Jupiter’s Atmosphere & Climate

Jupiter’s turbulent atmosphere and its large moon system make it one of the most exciting planets to study.

Constantly swirling clouds of ammonia and water, with lightning and violent winds

Europa may have a liquid ocean beneath its icy surface, making it a prime candidate for extraterrestrial

20,000 times stronger than Earth's, influencing the entire solar system

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