The Giant Planet
Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest in our solar system. Its majestic presence is composed mostly of hydrogen and helium, swirling in beautiful, intricate patterns across its atmosphere.
Did you know that Jupiter is two and a half times the mass of all the other planets in our solar system combined? Its immense gravity influences numerous asteroids and objects within the asteroid belt.
Interesting Facts:
- Jupiter has over 79 moons, including the largest moon in the solar system, Ganymede.
- The Great Red Spot on Jupiter is a massive storm that has been raging for hundreds of years!
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Jupiter's magnetic field is 14 times stronger than Earth's and its magnetosphere extends up to 7 million kilometers in the Sun's direction!