Jupiter

Jupiter

    Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System . Its diameter is 142984 km . It revolves around the Sun together with its 62 natural satellites .

    Jupiter is big and rotates fast needing only 9hours and 50 minutes to make one rotation about its own axis . However, the time it takes to make a complete orbit around the Sun is 12 years .

    Jupiter is a giant planet of gas . Its surface is covered with liquid and not rocks or land . The atmosphere is a layer of hydrogen gas and this is similar to that of the Sun .

    The Great Red Spot that can be seen on the surface of Jupiter are actually layers of gas that rise suddenly .