Jupiter is the fifth planet of the solar system, which makes it the first gas giant of the solar system. It has a mass of a whooping 1.898 * 10^27 kg, making it the biggest planet of the solar system. It takes almost 10 hours to complete its day, however, it literally takes 12 years to complete one orbit. It was founded by Galileo Galilei, in 1610, with a telescope, and even noticed its 4 moons were orbiting it, which led to a conclusion that the Earth was not the center of the universe. This planet includes mostly molecular hydrogen and helium. It is about 5.2 AU from the Sun.
The Red Spot
In Jupiter, there is a giant red spot, which is so large, that 3 EARTHS can fit into this spot! This spot is actually a storm, that has raged for over 350 YEARS!
Core
The core of Jupiter's core has been a mystery for a long time. It is thought, however, to be surrounded by liquid metallic hydrogen.
Jupiter Profile
Mass: 1.898 * 10^27 kg
Orbital Period: 12 years
Rotational Period: 0D 9H 55M
Sidereal Period: 11.8653 Years
Synodic Period: 1.093 Years
Escape Velocity: 59.5 km/s^2
Bond Albedo: 34%
Geometric Albedo: ---
Density: 1.33 g/cm³
Moons: 69
Gravity: 24.79 m/s^2
Jupiter Discoverers
Galileo Galilei (Made First Observation in 1610)
Random Facts About Jupiter
Jupiter is the 4th brightest planet of the solar system (Sun, Moon, and Venus are brighter).
Jupiter has the shortest day of all the planets, at nearly 10 hours.
The red spot of Jupiter is so large that 3 EARTHS can fit in!
Jupiter orbits around the Sun for nearly 12 YEARS!
