1. Jupiter Esther Mrs. Bradley 3 rd Grade

2. Jupiter Distance from the sun: 483 million miles Distance from the sun: 483 million miles Rotation (1 day): Rotation (1 day): 9 hours, 54 minutes 9 hours, 54 minutes Revolution (1 year): 11.9 Earth years Revolution (1 year): 11.9 Earth years

3. Jupiter Planet diameter: 88,793 miles Planet diameter: 88,793 miles Gas or rock planet? It is gas. Gas or rock planet? It is gas. How many moons and/or rings? 16 moons known, few rings that are not visible How many moons and/or rings? 16 moons known, few rings that are not visible

4. Jupiter Atmosphere: Mostly gases in the clouds Atmosphere: Mostly gases in the clouds Temperature: Temperature: -186° Fahrenheit -186° Fahrenheit

5. Jupiter Interesting Facts: 1. Jupiter was named after the Roman king of gods. In Greek mythology, the king was called Zeus. 2. Jupiter is the closest outer planet to the asteroid belt. 3. Jupiter has a spot that is red called The Great Red Spot.

6. Bibliography Book Titles: A True Book Jupiter, by Larry Dane Brimner A True Book Jupiter, by Larry Dane Brimner Website Titles: Enchanted Learning Planets Enchanted Learning Planets Kids Astronomy Kids Astronomy Nine Planets for Kids Nine Planets for Kids Star Child Star Child