Jupiter is the largest planet by volume and mass in the solar system.
Besides being incredible in size, there are other interesting facts about Jupiter that might surprise you.
Here are the facts and information about the giant planet Jupiter:
1. Red spot (red spots) in Jupiter is actually a storm larger than the earth.
This red spot is one of Jupiter's characteristics that has been found for at least 300 years and has not shown any signs of abating.
Although red spots appear smaller than the size of Jupiter, but this storm can easily swallow the earth as it passes through it.
2. Jupiter has a ring.
The ringed planet is generally identical to Saturn. In fact, all Jovian planets (literally: planets like Jupiter) actually have rings.
It's just that Jupiter's ring is so vague that it's hard to see even with a telescope.
3. Jupiter has the strongest gravity among all the planets in the solar system.
The sun clearly has a stronger gravitational pull, but among all the planets, Jupiter is the champ.
The average gravity force on the surface of Jupiter is more than 3 times the earth's gravity.
4. Jupiter is the fastest rotating planet.
One day on earth lasts for 24 hours. On the other hand, Jupiter takes less than 10 hours (9 hours and 55 minutes) to rotate.
This fact is even more impressive considering the fantastic size of Jupiter.
5. Jupiter produces its own radiation.
Planets and celestial bodies can be seen from the earth because it reflects light (radiation) of the sun.
Most planets rely on this way to be visible. This however does not apply to Jupiter.
Jupiter (and Saturn through a somewhat similar process) is capable of emitting its own energy (radiation).
The explanation, Jupiter actually experience shrinkage and as the process releases gravitational energy.
6. Jupiter has more than 60 months.
It says more than 60 because it is not known exactly how many months Jupiter actually owned.
In addition to the moon, various asteroids also orbit Jupiter due to its powerful trap of gravity.
7. Ganymede is the largest moon in Jupiter as well as throughout the solar system.
For the greatest record Jupiter is a true champion. Not only the largest planet, Jupiter's largest moon is also the largest in the solar system.
8. Jupiter looks straight without using a telescope.
Not only can be seen directly on the clear night sky, Jupiter is also one of the brightest objects in the sky.
9. Jupiter's magnetic field is 14 times stronger than earth.
Due to the strong magnetic field, a bright aurora will be seen in Jupiter when using the right equipment.
10. Jupiter has been hit by a comet.
Never before have scientists witnessed a planet directly hit by a comet.
Fractional comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 was observed crashing into Jupiter that produced a dark spot in the impact zone.