We know that Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. However, it does not have a solid surface and is made out of gas, so why is it considered a planet? Jupiter is regarded as a planet because it meets …
Ever since the planets were discovered, scientists have pondered whether or not any of them can support life, and experiments are being conducted to solve the mystery. Upon discoveries, it has been concluded that all of the planets are unable …
The two largest planets in the solar system are Jupiter and Saturn. While Saturn’s mesmerizing ring system may give the illusion of greater size, it is not the largest planet. Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system, boasting …
The question of human landings on celestial bodies, including moons, stars, and even planets like Jupiter, has intrigued scientists. However, with the aid of modern technology, it has become evident that landing on Jupiter is not feasible. People want to …
Jupiter is one of the brightest planets in our solar system. But, why? Why is Jupiter so bright? Jupiter tends to be more bright because of its size, opposition, composition, and proximity to the Earth and the sun. Jupiter can …
The planets in our solar system are very diverse, from Earth’s habitable surface to the icy landscape of Neptune. One factor that contributes to their diversity is the moons that orbit them. Among the planets, there are some with no …
Jupiter, named after a Roman god who oversees all aspects of life, is the largest planet orbiting our star. The NASA “Juno” spacecraft currently monitors the gas giant, being only the second to study the planet after the Galileo spacecraft, …
Gas giants like Jupiter — mostly composed of helium and hydrogen, although they have a solid core — currently seem to outnumber rocky planets on a universe-wide scale. These planets lack a solid surface, and although some scientists and sci-fi …
People have been obsessed with the Red Planet since ancient times, but the idea of sending people to Mars really took off in the late 1940s. While we’ve already sent robotic spacecraft and rovers (unmanned missions) to Mars, humanity still …
Some people are curious about the moon. They may wonder how it got there or why we have moons. Alternatively, many people are so used to the moon in the sky that they ignore it—never asking questions about the rock …