Tag: Jupiter

Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System, known for its immense size, thick atmosphere, and prominent features such as its Great Red Spot, a giant storm. It is classified as a gas giant, primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, with no solid surface. Jupiter has a strong magnetic field and is orbited by at least 79 known moons, including the four largest, known as the Galilean moons: Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto. The planet is notable for its banded appearance, resulting from its fast rotation and the convection of gases in its atmosphere. Jupiter is also significant in mythology, named after the king of the Roman gods, and has been a focus of astronomical study for centuries.