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Earth and Space Science

Space Systems

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Space Systems: The Solar System

Jupiter

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Jupiter

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. It is a gas giant, meaning it is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, the same elements that make up the Sun. Unlike Earth, Jupiter has no solid surface. Its atmosphere is filled with swirling clouds and intense storms, including the Great Red Spot, a massive...

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Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest in our solar system.

Jupiter is 318 times heavier than Earth and over 1,300 times bigger in volume. Being five times farther from the Sun than Earth, it takes Jupiter about 12 Earth years to complete one trip around the Sun.

Unlike Earth, Jupiter does not have a solid surface,...

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