10 Amazing Facts About Planet Jupiter | Solar System | Space | Milky Way

Jupiter, the king of all planets is named after the king of gods in Roman mythology! How many moons does Jupiter actually have? Is the red spot permanent? Does Jupiter protect Earth? Find fun facts about Jupiter, including recent discoveries from the Juno spacecraft mission.

1. It is 11 times larger than Earth.
2. Its magnetic field is over 20,000 times stronger than Earth.
3. Its ‘Great Red Spot’ has been raging for over 350 years.
4. It has at least 80 known moons.
5. Its gravity likely played a key role in the formation of the Solar System.
6. It completes a full rotation of its axis in just under 10 hours.
7. Its atmosphere is composed primarily of hydrogen and helium.
8. It has a unique ring system made up of four main rings.
9. Its core can reach up to 36,000 degrees Celsius.
10. It has been visited by several spacecraft.