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First of all, Jupiter is not a star. It would have to be if it and all its satellites were to be a solar system. Secondly, it itself orbits a star, our sun, so it is in a solar system.
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What is the biggest satellite in the solar system of?
Ganymede, a moon of Jupiter, is the largest natural satellite in our solar system. But you could argue that Jupiter is the largest as it is a satellite of our sun. You could also argue that our own sun is a satellite of the galactic centre.
Why are Jupiter and its moons are sometimes thought of as forming their own solar system?
Because Jupiter has the most moons (62) and is the most massive planet in our solar system. So it can be a thought of like a central body or star, and its moons can be though of Planets that orbit this central body or Star.
Which planet has the most mass of all the planets?
Jupiter has the greatest mass of all planets in the Solar System. Its mass is about 1.9x 1027 kg which is about 318 times greater than that of the Earth. The planet with the largest mass in our solar system is by far Jupiter, although larger planets are now known to exist elsewhere.
What are the atmospheric conditions of Jupiter?
The composition of Jupiter's atmosphere is quite different from Earth's--Jupiter is composed mostly of hydrogen and helium, the same elements that make up most stars. In fact, we expect that Jupiter has basically the same composition as the Sun. Like the Sun, Jupiter has its own heat source, but Jupiter's heat comes from heat left over from the formation of the planet 4.5 billion years ago, and heat produced today due to the slight contraction of the planet under its own gravity. This means that Jupiter's composition might be very much like the original solar nebula from which it--and the solar system--formed, so investigating Jupiter's atmosphere is a way for us to investigate the early solar system.
Does Pluto have the biggest moon?
No. Pluto's main moon, Charon at about half of Pluto's diameter, is the largest moon in proportion to the object it orbits. Several moons in the solar system, including our own, are actually larger than Pluto. The solar system's largest moon is Ganymede, which orbits Jupiter.
Is Mars the biggest planet in the universe?
No. Even in our own solar system it is 2nd smallest planet. The biggest planet in the solar system is Jupiter.
How much of the planetary mass of the solar system does Jupiter contain?
By my own calculations Jupiter counts for around 0.097% of the mass of the Solar System. The Sun on the other hand accounts for about 99.86%. After the mass of the Sun you have 0.14% of the mass of the solar system to distribute among the planets. Of this Jupiter takes up almost 0.10%
Why is Jupiter in the center of its univeres?
Just as the Sun is in the center of our solar system and all the planets revolve around it, so Jupiter is in the center of its own system of moons, and all the moons revolve around Jupiter.
How many moons does Ganymede have?
None. Ganymede is a moon of Jupiter. No moon in the solar system has moons of its own.
What is the biggest satellite in the solar system of?
Ganymede, a moon of Jupiter, is the largest natural satellite in our solar system. But you could argue that Jupiter is the largest as it is a satellite of our sun. You could also argue that our own sun is a satellite of the galactic centre.
What planets do asteroids orbit?
The Sun. Although it's highly probable that every solar system has its own asteroids, orbiting their own stars.
Why are Jupiter and its moons are sometimes thought of as forming their own solar system?
Because Jupiter has the most moons (62) and is the most massive planet in our solar system. So it can be a thought of like a central body or star, and its moons can be though of Planets that orbit this central body or Star.
Which planet has the most mass of all the planets?
Jupiter has the greatest mass of all planets in the Solar System. Its mass is about 1.9x 1027 kg which is about 318 times greater than that of the Earth. The planet with the largest mass in our solar system is by far Jupiter, although larger planets are now known to exist elsewhere.
What are the atmospheric conditions of Jupiter?
The composition of Jupiter's atmosphere is quite different from Earth's--Jupiter is composed mostly of hydrogen and helium, the same elements that make up most stars. In fact, we expect that Jupiter has basically the same composition as the Sun. Like the Sun, Jupiter has its own heat source, but Jupiter's heat comes from heat left over from the formation of the planet 4.5 billion years ago, and heat produced today due to the slight contraction of the planet under its own gravity. This means that Jupiter's composition might be very much like the original solar nebula from which it--and the solar system--formed, so investigating Jupiter's atmosphere is a way for us to investigate the early solar system.
Is any other planet like Jupiter?
Yes. Jupiter is what we call a gas giant, and planets similar to Jupiter have been detected around distant stars. Here in our own solar system, the only planet similar in size and composition is Saturn.
Does Neptune have its own solar system?
No. Neptune is in the same solar system that we are.
What is planet that rotates the fastest on its axis?
The planet with the fastest rotation is Jupiter, at 9 hours, 50 minutes, and 30 seconds per day.
