Jupiter
Planet Jupiter
[/caption] Jupiter is the 5th planet in the Solar System, and by far the largest, containing 2.5 times the mass…
How Big is Jupiter?
[/caption] I'm sure you've heard that Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System, but just how big is…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Who Discovered Jupiter?
[/caption] Jupiter is one of the 5 planets visible with the unaided eye. That means you can go out on…
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…
Solar System Orbits
[/caption] One of the International Astronomical Union’s (IAU) requirements for a celestial body to be classified as a planet (or…
Radius of the Planets
[/caption] One way to measure the size of the planets is by radius. Radius is the measurement from the center…