Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, known for its iconic banded appearance and the Great Red Spot, a massive storm.
It’s composed mostly of hydrogen and helium and has numerous moons, including Ganymede, the largest moon in the solar system. Jupiter plays a crucial role in shaping the solar system’s dynamics.
- Largest Planet: Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system.
- Gas Giant: Composed mostly of hydrogen and helium gases.
- Rapid Rotation: Has the shortest day of all planets, about 10 hours.
- Strong Magnetic Field: Generates a powerful magnetic field.
- Great Red Spot: A persistent storm larger than Earth.
- Multiple Moons: Has at least 79 known moons.
- Galilean Moons: Largest moons include Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto.
- Orbital Influence: Influences the asteroid belt and some comets.
- No Solid Surface: Lacks a solid, rocky surface.
- Ongoing Exploration: Studied by spacecraft like Juno and Galileo.
