Scientists still don
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t have an explanation for why the spot looks red. In addition, Jupiter also has a faint set of
rings (probably made of dust) that wrap around the planet horizontally.
How big is this planet?
Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. It is nearly 318 times as massive as Earth, has the surface
area of 122 Earths, and has 1,321 times the volume of Earth.
What is its gravity like?
Gravitational force on Jupiter is 254% the gravitational force on Earth. A 100 pound Earthling would weigh
about 254 pounds on Jupiter.
How far is it from the sun? From the Earth?
Jupiter is located an average of 466,000,000 miles from the sun. At its closest point, Earth and Jupiter are
more than 390,000,000 miles apart. At their farthest, the two planets are more than 576,000,000 miles apart.
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