Jupiter is the 5th planet from the Sun and is approximately 483.6 million miles away. It has a rocky core surrounded by a gaseous atmosphere composed primarily of hydrogen and helium. Jupiter has a turbulent atmosphere including the famous Great Red Spot, which is a giant persistent storm. Jupiter has over 79 moons, with the four largest being Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto.

3. Where is Jupiter?
5th
Planet from the Sun
483,600,000 Miles
(5.2 Angstrom Units)

4. 1.88
29.46
11.86
84.01
164.8
Planet Orbital Periods
(in Earth-Years)
247.7
.24
.62

5. What is Jupiter?
Rocky Core
(10-15 Earth Masses)
Gaseous Atmosphere
of Hydrogen, Helium,
Carbon Dioxide, Methane
Liquid Hydrogen
Liquid Metallic Hydrogen

6. Jupiter’s Turbulent Atmosphere

7. Jupiter’s Great Red SpotJupiter’s Great Red Spot

8. Jupiter’s Great Red Spot(s)Jupiter’s Great Red Spot(s)

9. Earth / Jupiter ComparisonEarth / Jupiter Comparison

10. The Moons of Jupiter

11. The Moons of Jupiter

12. The Rings of Jupiter

13. Solar Wind
Jupiter’s Magnetosphere

14. Comet Shoemaker-Levy

16. Questions?