19 Best Jupiter Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

G. Roland, Professor
Answered: Nov 05, 2018

Jupiter does not have a solid surface and although there is a small solid core, there is nothing like a planetary surface. It is under an enormous pressure caused by the mass of gas that makes up...Read More

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Do Jupiter's moons collide?

D. Ronald, Writer
Answered: Nov 05, 2018

The moons of Jupiter are so innumerable and diverse that they are broken down into several groups. Jupiter has the most moons of any solar planet. There are seventy- nine known moons of Jupiter....Read More

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How strong is Jupiter's gravity?

G. Roland, Professor
Answered: Nov 05, 2018

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, and the gravity of Jupiter is also the most intense in our solar system. The gravity of Jupiter is 2.5 times that of Earth. The gravity of...Read More

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Why do scientists think that Jupiter's moon Europa has life?

G. Roland, Professor
Answered: Nov 05, 2018

Jupiter’s moon Europa is often thought of as possible abode for life, because of the potential liquid water ocean beneath its icy surface. Europa has been speculated to be one of the most...Read More

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Why are Trojan asteroids in Jupiter's orbit?

G. Roland, Professor
Answered: Nov 05, 2018

The Jupiter trojans, frequently called trojan asteroids or just trojans, are a large group of asteroids that share the planets Jupiter's orbit around the sun. They are named for heroes in the...Read More

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Why doesn't it burn like the sun if Jupiter is made of hydrogen?

D. Ronald, Writer
Answered: Nov 05, 2018

The requirement of nuclear fusion to occur is possessing enough mass to heat the core of the planet to 10,000 k. Jupiter's mass is too small to create nuclear fusion. Jupiter would need to be...Read More

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Which is the closest moon to Jupiter's atmosphere?

D. Ronald, Writer
Answered: Nov 05, 2018

Metis is the closest moon to Jupiter. It orbits 128,000 km (79,500 miles) from Jupiter. It is the closest of the Galilean moons. Its moon distance from Jupiter is 422,000 km (220,000 miles). As...Read More

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Why is it said that Jupiter might have diamond precipitation?

M. Klose, Content Writer
Answered: Nov 05, 2018

New atmospheric data indicates that carbon is abundant in its crystal form. Lightning storms turn methane into the soot (carbon) which as it falls, hardens into chunks of graphite and then...Read More

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How long does Europa take to rotate around Jupiter?

M. Klose, Content Writer
Answered: Nov 05, 2018

Europa takes about four days to orbit Jupiter. It also takes four days to rotate so it’s considered to be a synchronized orbit. Europa is a moon of Jupiter, so it orbits the sun in the same...Read More

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How does Jupiter have a storm if its made enitrely of gas?

D. Ronald, Writer
Answered: Nov 05, 2018

The Great Red Spot, which is the most noticeable feature on Jupiter's surface is a storm about 12,400 miles (20,000 kilometers) wide, about two to three times larger than Earth. Vertical surges...Read More

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Can a spacecraft ever be landed on the surface of Jupiter?

Carice Snow, Motivator
Answered: Nov 22, 2018

There are a lot of scientists who would like to know more about Jupiter. The major issue of this planet is the fact that there is not enough solid surface for the spacecraft to land. If in case a...Read More

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How large is Jupiter's atmosphere?

G. Roland, Professor
Answered: Nov 05, 2018

Jupiter has the most sizeable planetary atmosphere in the solar system, spanning over 5,000 km (3,000mi) in altitude. Due to the fact that Jupiter has no surface, the base of its atmosphere is...Read More

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How bright is Jupiter in the night sky?

M. Klose, Content Writer
Answered: Nov 05, 2018

Around the world, you’ll find Jupiter highest up around dusk or nightfall. Jupiter appears to be rather low in the southwest sky at northern latitudes in the southern hemisphere. You can...Read More

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Which is the largest moon of Jupiter?

Mike John, Content Explorer
Answered: Mar 05, 2019

Jupiter has many moons, about 79 known and there are probably many unknown as well. There are four very large moons which are known as the Galilean moons. Ganymede, Callisto, Lo, and Europa, with...Read More

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Can you view Jupiter with the naked eye?

M. Klose, Content Writer
Answered: Nov 05, 2018

Jupiter can be viewed with the naked eye, and you can see Jupiter right now in the night sky. Jupiter is the brightest object in the sky, and with a simple set of binoculars or a small telescope,...Read More

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