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"Jovian" planets are named after our Solar System's premiere gas giant, Jupiter. "Jove" is another name for the old Roman god "Jupiter" after which the planet was named.

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What is the other name of the outer planets?

Jovian planets


Which objects are also called gas giants?

Another name for gaseous planets is Jovian planet meaning Jupiter like.


What do jovian planets not have?

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Can you describe the surface of the Jovian planets?

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It is believed planets form via accretion. However, due to the large size of Jovian planets, there would not be enough time for these to form via accretion. This presents the â??Jovian Problemâ?? which contends that since these type planets abound in planetary systems, there may be another way in which these planets may form.


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Are the jovian planets similar in mass to the terrestrial planets?

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Which planets are Jovian and what does that term mean?

The Jovian Planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.... Jovian means Made of Gas.


What is located beyond the Jovian planets?

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