Astronomy
Is There Life on Jupiter?
As an avid reader, I have come across many books that proposed the idea of life on Jupiter. Some even…
Seals Use Astronomy as Navigation Aid
Yes, we've heard bees use the Earth's magnetic field to navigate by. We've also heard about some bird species following…
Orbit of Jupiter
The orbit of Jupiter, like that of all the planets, is elliptical instead of circular. At perihelion(closest approach) Jupiter comes…
Does Jupiter Have Rings
We all known that Saturn has rings, but does Jupiter have rings? Yes, it does. Four planets have a rings…
How Strong Is Jupiter’s Gravity?
Jupiter is the most massive planet in our Solar System and; therefore, the gravity of Jupiter is the most intense…
What is the Diameter of Jupiter?
The diameter of Jupiter at its equator is 142,984 km. Since it rotates very quickly, completing a full rotation in…
What are Temperatures Like on Jupiter?
Jupiter, which takes its name from the father of the gods in ancient Roman mythology, is the largest planet in…
Simeis 147 by Davide De Martin
If you think we're looking straight down the maul of the "Doomsday Machine", you'd be pretty much correct. While the…
How Long is a Year on Jupiter
The answer to ''how long is a year on Jupiter'' is 11.86 Earth years. There is so much more to…
How Long is a Day on Jupiter
The Universe Today readers are always asking great questions. ''How long is a day on Jupiter?'', is one of them.…