Jupiter

Who or what is Jupiter named after?

Jupiter is named after the Roman primary God, Jupiter.

How far is Jupiter from the sun?

Jupiter is 480,000,000 miles from the sun.

What is Jupiter's diameter?

It's 88,700 miles.

What is the temperature range on Jupiter?

The average temperature -234 degrees F.

How many moons does Jupiter have?

Jupiter has about 63 known moons so far. The four largest are in the bottom picture above. They are named Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto.

How long is one year on Jupiter?

A year is 4,331 Earth days or 11.86 Earth years.

.How long is one day?

A day is 9hours and 56 minutes.

What are some important facts about Jupiter?

Jupiter rings that can barely be seen of rock particles and dust. It is the third brightest object in the night sky. It is the largest planet. There is a great red spot on its surface which is a storm that has lasted over 400 years.

What is the composition of Jupiter?

It is made mostly of hydrogen and helium gases. It has an inner core of iron and rock.

What is the air like on Jupiter?

There is no oxygen on Jupiter. The air is made up of nitrogen, hydrogen, helium, methane, and ammonia. You wouldn't be able to walk on Jupiter because it is not solid.

How much do I weigh on Jupiter?

I would weigh 128 pounds on Jupiter, Josie 100, Emeline 55 and Margie 25.