Jupiter

[Robert TG]

This is a general information thread on the Planet Jupiter.

Please feel free to add some facts or questions about this Planet.


Jupiter is by far the largest planet with a diameter of 142,984 km.

Jupiter orbits at an average distance of 778 Million Kilometers from the Sun.

Jupiter has a lot of moons... I've lost count...can someone tell me what number Jupiter is up to?

Jupiter is a Gas Giant planet.
The Great Red Spot being the largest and oldest known storm to exist.

Jupiter's day is only 10 hours long.



There are a lot more facts about Jupiter...please add a few. :yesplease:

[Tenacious Del]

Apparently there is the possibility of a new storm forming on Jupiter similar to the great red spot.