With its single proton orbited by a single electron, the hydrogen atom is arguably the…
Browsing: Jupiter
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system and a gas giant known for its swirling storms, powerful magnetic field, and iconic Great Red Spot. Composed primarily of hydrogen and helium, Jupiter lacks a solid surface but hosts a complex system of rings and dozens of moons, including Europa, which is a key target in the search for extraterrestrial life. Scientific missions like NASA’s Juno and upcoming explorations such as the European Space Agency’s JUICE are uncovering new insights into Jupiter’s structure, atmosphere, and role in shaping the solar system. This page highlights the most recent discoveries and research related to this massive and mysterious planet.
The gravitational push and pull by Jupiter’s moons could account for more warming than the…
Researchers from Kobe University and the National Institute of Technology, Oshima College have conducted a…
The spacecraft may have found where the colorless gas has been hiding on the solar…
Water is a key substance in the meteorology of planets and is believed to play…
Jupiter, named for the king of the ancient Roman gods, commands its own mini-version of…
Infrared images from Juno provide the first glimpse of Ganymede’s icy north pole. On its…
A new model from NASA scientists supports the theory that the interior ocean in Jupiter’s…
Four hundred years ago, the astronomer Galileo Galilei announced his discovery of four moons orbiting…
NASA’s Juno mission captured this look at Jupiter’s tumultuous northern regions during the spacecraft’s close…
Jupiter’s moon Europa is a fascinating world. On its surface, the moon appears to be…
Hubble and Gemini Watch From Afar, Capturing High-Resolution Global Views of Jupiter That Are Key…
The international Gemini Observatory teams up with Hubble to support the Juno mission and bring…
Work is ongoing to refine images NASA’s Galileo spacecraft captured of Europa as scientists prepare…
NASA’s Juno mission captured this look at Jupiter’s tumultuous northern regions during the spacecraft’s close…
The mission publishes its first stream of data on the amount of water in Jupiter’s…
Stars are surrounded by something known as a corona — a diffuse aura of plasma…
Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. It is also the brightest planet…