What is the difference between brown dwarfs and Jupiter?
Brown dwarfs are substellar objects that are larger and more massive than planets like Jupiter. They are not massive enough to sustain nuclear fusion in their cores, which is a defining characteristic of stars. Jupiter, on the other hand, is a gas giant planet in our solar system.
Is the great red spot on Jupiter bigger than the earth?
You may be surprised to learn that the spot varies in size. Sometimes it is only 12,000 miles long, and sometimes it is 24,000 miles long. It is an oval shape, and the short distance across the oval is about half the length (6,000 to 12,000 miles across). Earth is about 8,000 miles across, so that makes it smaller than the red spot.
What characteristic of the atmosphere stays the same?
The composition of the atmosphere remains constant at different altitudes, with nitrogen making up about 78% and oxygen about 21%.
How do scientists study Jupiter up close?
Scientists (astronomers) can make Jupiter appear bigger by using telescopes from Earth or they can build rockets and send instruments to Jupiter and make them fly past the planet or even orbit the planet. These instruments are able to view Jupiter and its environs from close up and send this information back to Earth. One such Jupiter probe even sent a capsule into the planet's atmosphere to retrieve information.
What is the planet between Mars and Jupiter?
The planet between Mars and Jupiter is called the dwarf planet Ceres. It is the largest object in the asteroid belt and was reclassified as a dwarf planet in 2006. Its diameter is approximately 940 kilometers.
How far away from earth is IO?
Zeta ii Reticulai although almost barely invisible to the eye is about 3.3 x 10 tot he 14/15 power away which is about 39 light years..the NEAREST star is FOUR light years - thus, one like in so many films, would HAVE to either have an EINSTIEN ROSENBRIDGE or FTL technology. to even get CLOSE to areas like that in UNDER 100K years.....now that is...who knows in 20 years...we could very well and hopefully be Interstellar..
What are historical facts about Jupiter?
Was there ever life on Jupiter?
There is no evidence to suggest that there has ever been life on Jupiter. The extreme conditions on the planet, including its lack of a solid surface and intense radiation, make it highly unlikely that any form of life could exist there.
What type of object is abundant between the orbits of mars and Jupiter?
The object that is abundant between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter is called an asteroid. These are small rocky bodies that orbit the Sun and are remnants from the early solar system formation. The asteroid belt is located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
How long has Jupiter been known to humans for?
Jupiter is near enough and bright enough to be seen from Earth, so as long as people have lived, it has been possible to see it. As I am typing this, on August the 11th 2009, it is possible to see Jupiter at night. From the northern hemisphere, it looks like a very bright star towards the south east. It is much brighter than anything else apart from the moon. It will be possible to see it every clear night for many months to come, right throughout the winter.
What is Jupiter's gravitational force on Io and Europa?
I calculate the answers to be about:
For Io: 0.71 Newtons per kilogram.
For Europa: 0.28 Newtons per kilogram.
It's hard to give an exact answer because of the varying distances of the moons from Jupiter.
What is the problem of living in Jupiter?
Living on Jupiter would be impossible due to its extreme atmospheric conditions, including high levels of radiation and crushing pressure. Additionally, Jupiter doesn't have a solid surface to support life as we know it, making it completely inhospitable for humans.
What is the largest planet to orbit the sun?
Jupiter is the moss massive planet that revolves around the sun, with a mass of 1.8988 x 1027 kg. This is 234% more mass than the next massive planet, Saturn, which has a mass of 5.685 x 1026 kg.
What is Jupiters highest and lowest temperature?
Jupiter's highest temperature occurs at its core, estimated to be around 24,000°C (43,000°F). At the top of Jupiter's clouds, the temperature can drop to as low as -145°C (-234°F).
Is Jupiters mass larger than earth?
Yes, Jupiter's mass is significantly larger than Earth's. Jupiter is about 318 times more massive than Earth.
Who was the first to land on Jupiter?
The first spacecraft to visit Jupiter was pioneer 10 in 1973, followed a few months later by Pioneer 11. Aside from taking the first close-up pictures of the planet, the probes discovered its magnetosphere and its largely fluid interior. The voyager 1 and Voyager 2 probes visited the planet in 1979, and studied its moon and the ring system, discovering the volcanic activity of Io and the presence of water ice on the surface of Europa. Ulyssesfurther studied Jupiter's magnetosphere in 1992 and then again in 2000. The Cassini probe approached the planet in 2000 and took very detailed images of its atmosphere. The New Horizons spacecraft passed by Jupiter in 2007 and made improved measurements of its and its satellites' parameters.
What planet Jupiter make unique?
Jupiter is unique because it is the largest planet in our solar system, with a mass more than twice that of all the other planets combined. It also has a powerful magnetic field that creates intense radiation belts around it, and it has a large number of moons, including the four largest Galilean moons.
Is Saturn denser than Jupiter?
Saturn isn't denser than Earth. Saturn is about one eighth the density of Earth. It is less dense because it is mostly composed of hydrogen and helium while Earth is made mostly of rock and iron.
How long does it take Jupiter to make one revolution?
The "day" on Jupiter is estimated at about 10 Earth hours (9 hours 56 minutes). However, the exterior gases of the planet rotate at different speeds depending on their latitude, with the equatorial velocity the greatest.
(The year, one revolution around the Sun, is about 4331 Earth days, 11.86 Earth years.)
What will happen if Jupiter dies?
Jupiter is a gas giant and does not "die" in the traditional sense. It is made up primarily of hydrogen and helium, similar to a star. If Jupiter were to somehow lose its gas and dissipate, it would not have a direct impact on our solar system, since it does not support life as we know it.
Earth is how many days from Jupiter?
At its closest, Jupiter is 588.42 million kilometers from Earth, or 32.7 light minutes. At its furthest, with Jupiter on the far side of the Sun form Earth, Jupiter is 53.8 light minutes away.
What lies in between mars and Jupiter?
Mars and Jupiter have 343 million mi (552 million km) of space between them, so there are lots of things in between the two planets. However, the main thing between Mars and Jupiter is the asteroid belt.
How long does it take to get data from Earth to Jupiter?
Well here's a start: velocity = distance / time
time = distance / velocity
The velocity will be 3*10^8 M/s which is the speed of all EM waves (Light, Radio etc)
Find the distance from Jupiter, (in Meters) and sub in.
What are the common elements present on Jupiters moon Io?
Common elements present on Jupiter's moon Io include sulfur, sulfur dioxide, and various sulfur compounds. These elements contribute to Io's intense volcanic activity, creating its distinctive yellow and orange coloration. Additionally, Io's surface is composed mainly of silicate rock.