Here are 7 interesting facts about Jupiter that'll blow your mind
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1) Largest Planet: Jupiter is the biggest planet in our solar system, with a diameter of about 142,984 km – more than 11 times Earth's diameter
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2) Gas Giant Composition: Jupiter is primarily hydrogen (about 75%) and helium (about 24%), with traces of other elements. It's a massive ball of gas with no solid surface
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3) Red Spot: It's iconic Great Red Spot is a gigantic storm – a high-pressure anticyclonic storm that's been raging for centuries. It's so big Earth could fit inside it twice
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4) Moons Galore: Jupiter has 95 confirmed moons. The four largest are the Galilean moons – Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto, discovered by Galileo Galilei in 1610
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5) Magnetic Might: Jupiter's magnetic field is the strongest in the solar system, trapping charged particles and creating intense radiation belts
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6) Rotation: Jupiter spins very fast – one rotation every 9 hours and 55 minutes, making it the fastest-rotating planet. This rapid spin contributes to its flattened shape
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7) Massive Impact: Jupiter's gravity helps protect inner planets from some cometary impacts but also perturbs asteroid paths