JUPITER
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planet in our Solar System!
Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System and the fifth from the Sun. It's a gas giant, meaning it's primarily composed of hydrogen and helium with a small rocky core. Jupiter has a mass more than twice that of all the other planets in the Solar System combined.
Key features of Jupiter:
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Size and Mass:
Jupiter's diameter is eleven times that of Earth and its mass is more than 2.5 times the total mass of all other planets. -
Composition:
It's primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, with a rocky core at its center. -
Atmosphere:
Jupiter's atmosphere is characterized by swirling clouds and bands of color. -
Moons:
It has at least 95 known moons, with 53 of them having names. -
Rings:
Jupiter has faint rings, which are not as prominent as Saturn's. -
Great Red Spot:
A massive, long-lasting storm in Jupiter's atmosphere, which is larger than Earth.