By: Josilyn Newman & April Persinger Mrs. Terry 4th Period Class Jupiter By: Josilyn Newman & April Persinger Mrs. Terry 4th Period Class

Jupiter’s Data Chart Diameter Distance from the Sun Period of Rotation Number of Moons 142,984 Km 5.20 (AU) 9.9 (Hours) 63

Jupiter’s Info Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, and also the 5th Planet from the Sun. Jupiter is also the 4th brightest thing in the sky after the Sun, Moon, and Venus. Earth can fit into Jupiter 1,000 times. Below is Jupiter compared to Earth

Jupiter’s Moons Jupiter has about 63 known moons. Below and to the left are the biggest moons to the smallest Planet’s and to the right is 4 of Jupiter’s most seen moon’s.

Jupiter’s Surface & Atmosphere Jupiter’s atmosphere is mostly made up of Hydrogen & Helium. (90% Hydrogen & 10% Helium) Jupiter’s surface is a mix of colors. (Red, Brown, and White)

Jupiter’s Visitor’s Jupiter was 1st visited by Pioneer 10, but had many other visits such as the Pioneer 11, Voyager 1, Voyager 2 And last but not least Ulysses. Also Space Craft Galileo orbited Jupiter for 8yrs. And was regularly observed by The Hubble Space Telescope.

Did you Know ? Did you know Jupiter actually does have rings going around it but they are not visible Below is a picture of Jupiter compared to Earth