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Does Jupiter have an iron core?

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Scientists believe that Jupiter's core may contain both iron and nickel. The core also contains water, ammonia and methane ice layers.

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It is presumed that Venus has a very similar core to that of the earth. The core of Venus is indeed made of iron about 3,000 miles thick.

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yes it has a Iron core almost 3,000 yards long

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Yes

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