Atmosphere & Appearance
Jupiter is made mostly of: (2 gases)
Hydrogen & Helium
43,441 Miles
Is it normally hot or cold on Jupiter?
How long is one day on Jupiter?
9.9 hours (shortest of any planet)
When was Jupiter formed?
4.6 billion years ago
Dark stripes = Belts; Light stripes =
Zones
How many Earth's can fit on Jupiter?
11
What is the biggest storm on Jupiter?
The great red spot
12 Earth Years
Can Jupiter ever be a star?
No--Has star-like ingredients but is not massive enough to ignite
can exceed 300 MPH
What is the average distance from the sun?
484 million miles
Three cloud layers are made of:
ammonia ice, ammonium hydrosulfide and water
Jupiter's tilt is only ____ (in degrees), so seasons are minimal
3 degrees
Deep inside its core, Hydrogen becomes _____
liquid metallic hydrogen
What is the Great Red Spot?
Giant storm bigger than Earth that has lasted for centuries
How long does it take for sunlight to reach Jupiter?
43 minutes
Storms can extend ______ of miles deep
hundreds
What are the 4 planets before Jupiter
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars
Does Jupiter have a solid surface?
No--does not have a solid surface
Jupiter's colorful stripes are clouds of:
Ammonia & water
Is Jupiter the largest planet in the Solar System?
Yes
What are polar cyclones?
Giant cyclones form stable patterns at both poles
How many Earth Days does it take for Jupiter to spin around the sun?
4,333
How strong is Jupiter's magnetic field?