Posted by Professor Cram in The Solar System
Jupiter, a gas giant comprised mostly of hydrogen, is the largest planet in our solar system. Mouse over this illustration to learn more about this heavenly body and its features.
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Chapter: The Solar System Tags: Astronomy, Callisto, Europa, Galileo, Ganymede, gas giant, gravitational compression, Great Red Spot, hurricane, ice, Io, Jupiter, liquid water, moon, orbit, oxygen, resonant orbit, satellite, Solar System, space, The Solar System: Jupiter, volcano, water
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