Jupiter

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Which planet has the shortest day or fastest rotation of any planet?

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Jupiter has the shortest day of any planet in the solar system, completing a rotation in about 10 hours.

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A year on Jupiter...

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Lasts longer than a year on Earth. Jupiter takes about 12 Earth years to complete one orbit around the Sun.

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What are Gas Giants?

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Gas Giants are large planets that are primarily composed of gases, such as hydrogen and helium. Jupiter and Saturn are examples of gas giants.

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Which planet is the largest in the solar system?

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Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system.

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What are Terrestrial planets?

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Terrestrial planets are small, dense, rocky bodies. Examples include Earth, Mars, Venus, and Mercury.

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What is the main component of Jupiter's atmosphere?

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Jupiter's atmosphere is mainly composed of hydrogen and helium.

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How many moons does Jupiter have?

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Jupiter has 79 known moons, including the four largest known as the Galilean moons: Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto.

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What is the Great Red Spot?

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The Great Red Spot is a giant storm on Jupiter that has been raging for at least 350 years.

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What is the temperature like on Jupiter?

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Jupiter has extremely cold temperatures in its upper atmosphere, averaging around -145 degrees Celsius (-234 degrees Fahrenheit).

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What is the core of Jupiter like?

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Jupiter is believed to have a solid core made of rock and metal, surrounded by a layer of liquid metallic hydrogen.