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Ancient Jupiter ‘Ate’ A Massive Planet, That Explaining How The Gas Giant Formed As We Know It

Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System and the fifth one from the sun. It is so large that it is two times and a half more significant than all the other planets in the Solar System. The…

August 16, 2019 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

Jupiter Is Coming close this Month for Us to See it

NASA has announced for all space fans to be on watch because Jupiter, the gas giant, will be seen with binoculars when the planet is near opposition. You will see a bright star shining in the horizon, but it’s not…

June 8, 2019 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

NASA’s Juno Probe Revealed That Jupiter and Earth Have Something in Common

Over the years NASA’s Juno spacecraft offered surprising information about Jupiter, in the form of impressive images and valuable scientific data. It was already known that the storms which take place on the gas giant are more powerful than previously…

May 22, 2019 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0

Scientists Developed The First Complete Thermal Map of Europa, the Jupiter’s Icy Moon

A group of astronomers developed the first thermal map of Europa, Jupiter’s icy moon, whose cracked and furrowed surface suggests the satellite’s past geological activity. The new mapping may help scientists determine the locations and extent of such activity. ALMA…

October 25, 2018 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Jupiter’s Magnetic Field Mapped By Scientists, And It’s Really Bizarre

The scientists managed to map the Jupiter’s magnetic field for the first time, and it confirms a fact that the astronomers already knew – Jupiter’s magnetosphere is really bizarre. Despite being too strong and vast, the Jupiter’s magnetic field is…

September 6, 2018 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

Astronomers Just Discovered 12 New Moons Around Jupiter, And One Of Them Is Very Bizarre

It is not a new fact that Jupiter has dozens of moons. More specifically, the oldest and most massive planet of our solar system has 67 natural satellites. However, astronomers just discovered 12 new moons around Jupiter, and one of…

July 18, 2018 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

You Will Be Able to See Venus, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn and Mercury Without a Telescope

Space lovers will be able to enjoy some special nights. Five different planets will be seen in the sky, and a telescope won’t be needed in order to admire them. The five planets are Mercury, Saturn, Mars, Jupiter and Venus.…

July 15, 2018 ·by Asheley Rice· 0

James Webb Space Telescope Will Study The Jupiter’s Great Red Spot To Solve Its Puzzles

The most ambitious project ever developed by NASA, the James Webb Space Telescope, which will replace the Hubble, will study the Jupiter’s Great Red Spot to help scientists better understand the formation of this iconic storm. Although James Webb is…

June 26, 2018 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

NASA’s Juno Mission Has Sent Back Another Astonishing Image Of Jupiter

It could look like a Van Gogh painting to you, as CNET describes it, but no, it is just another astonishing image of Jupiter sent to Earth by NASA’s Juno mission which was recently extended until 2021. Juno captured this new…

June 25, 2018 ·by Vadim Caraiman· 0

NASA’s Juno Jupiter Mission Extended Until July 2021

NASA’s Juno probe was launched in 2011 with the mission to study Jupiter’s atmosphere. The probe entered in the orbit of the giant gaseous planet in our solar system in July 2016 and since then has revealed spectacular information about…

June 8, 2018 ·by Jeffrey Olmsted· 0