Jupiter is an extraordinarily colourful and dynamic planet. Over minutes, one can watch tiny shadows cast by its moons slide over its surface; over days and weeks parades of diverse, giant swirling storms can be seen to move and evolve. It is because of this richness of visual and physical properties that Jupiter has intrigued amateur and professional astronomers and has been the goal of several space missions. This highly illustrated volume provides a comprehensive and accessible account of Jupiter and its satellites. It reviews systematic telescopic observations that have stretched over more than a hundred years, in addition to modern observations and theories, and the wealth of data from the Pioneer, Voyager and Ulysses space missions. As well as a thorough survey of the planet's atmosphere, this volume presents an up-to-date account of our present knowledge of Jupiter's satellites and magnetosphere, at a level accessible to the non-specialist. This volume provides the definitive account of Jupiter for advanced amateur astronomers, professional astronomers and planetary scientists.

Author: John H. Rogers
Paperback: 460 pages
Company: Cambridge University Press (2009-07-02)
ISBN: 0521115302
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How big is Jupiter compared to all the other planets in our solar system combined?
Is there a surface to the planet Jupiter?
Does Jupiter rotate faster of slower than any other planet in our solar system?
Is Jupiter growing or shrinking year after year?

Learn the answer to these questions and many more fun facts in this 15-Minute Book. Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. It is a huge gas giant twirling in orbit around the sun. Here are some facts you might not know about Jupiter.

All measurements given in both American and metric.

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Author: Caitlind Alexander
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When the unmanned spacecraft Galileo landed on Jupiter in 1995, what mysteries did it uncover?...

Did you know that...

Jupiter is so large that more than 1,300 planet Earths could fit inside.

The Great Red Spot on the planet is actually an enormous hurricane that changes in size and color over the years.

A person weighing 100 pounds on Earth would weigh 264 pounds on Jupiter.

Life might exist on Europa, one of Jupiter's moons.

Prepare yourself for an amazing voyage through space. Your destination: Jupiter!

Author: Seymour Simon
Paperback: 32 pages
Company: HarperCollins (2000-11-21) (2000-11-21)
ISBN: 0064437590
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Author: Michael Cole
Library Binding: 48 pages
Company: Enslow Publishers (2001-01)
ISBN: 0766015114
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Was Mercury bigger in the past?
How did Venus change the way people saw the world?
What is happening to Mount Everest, the highest place on Earth?
Does Mars have seasons?
Is there a surface to the planet Jupiter?
Who discovered Saturn’s rings?
What is strange about the way Uranus spins?
What is the coldest place in our solar system? (Hint: It isn’t the planet,)

Learn the answer to these questions and many more fun facts in this group of eight 15-Minute Books. The planets of our solar system have many strange and wonderful things about them. Surprise your friends, and even your parents with these fun facts.

This compilation includes the following 15-minute books:
14 Fun Facts About Mercury
14 Fun Facts About Venus
14 Fun Facts About Earth
14 Fun Facts About Mars
14 Fun Facts About Jupiter
14 Fun Facts About Saturn
14 Fun Facts About Uranus
14 Fun Facts About Neptune

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Author: Caitlind Alexander, Jeannie Meekins
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Author: Ben Bova
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Uses photographs and other recent findings to describe the atmosphere and geographic features of Jupiter.

Author: Elaine Landau
Paperback: 48 pages
Company: Children's Press(CT) (2008-03)
ISBN: 0531147894
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Author: Christine Taylor-Butler
Paperback: 24 pages
Company: Children's Press(CT) (2008-03)
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This comprehensive volume summarizes current knowledge of the Jovian system, in view of recent scientific developments regarding the Galileo spacecraft, the Galileo probe, the Cassini spacecraft, the Hubble Space Telescope, and numerous ground-based and theoretical studies. Chapters by recognized authorities cover all aspects of Jupiter, its satellites and magnetosphere.

Paperback: 732 pages
Company: Cambridge University Press (2007-03-05) (2007-03-08)
ISBN: 0521035457
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A description of Jupiter, the fifth planet from the sun. The text discusses Jupiter's distinguishing characteristics, its position in the solar system, its composition and atmospheric conditions, its moons and rings, and how scientists have learned about Jupiter over time. Color photos and diagrams enhance understanding of the text.

Author: Rosanna Hansen
Paperback: 48 pages
Company: Lerner Classroom (2009-09)
ISBN: 0761349790
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