Jupiter
Giant of the Solar System

April 26, 2011 jeb

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General Properties of Jupiter


History of Observations from Earth


Space Probes to Jupiter


Jupiter's Atmosphere


Jupiter's Internal Structure


Jupiter's Magnetosphere


Moons of Jupiter


Galilean Moons


Jupiter's Ring:



Jupiter as a "failed star"


Jupiter's Basic Properties

Planet order from Sun
Orbital period
Semi-major axis
Mass
Radius
Density
Surface Gravity
Escape speed
Rotational Period
Axial tilt (Inclination)
Surface Magnetic Field
Surface Temperature
Number of Moons

5
11.9 years
5.2 AU
318 x Earth (0.1% of S.S.)
11.2 x Earth
1300 kg/m3
2.53 x Earth
59.5 km/s
0.41 days
3.08°
14 x Earth
125 K
63 (16 major)




Golden Globe Awards for Jupiter




  • Largest planet (radius and mass)

  • Fastest rotation in Solar System

  • Largest planetary magnetic field

  • Largest and most persistent storm in solar system (Giant Red Spot)

  • Largest moon in solar system (Ganymede)

  • Most geologically active object in solar system (Io)

  • Largest satellite system in the Solar System


Other Sources on Jupiter

StarDate Guide to Jupiter
Welcome to the Planets - Jupiter
Views of the Solar System - Jupiter
The Nine Planets - Jupiter