Jupiter

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What is the mass threshold for hydrogen fusion to start in a star?

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1/12 of the Sun’s mass.

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How long is one day on Jupiter?

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10 hours long.

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What are the light and dark-colored stripes in Jupiter's clouds called?

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Zones and belts.

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When was the large hurricane on Jupiter first noticed?

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Three centuries ago.

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How deep is Jupiter's atmosphere?

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Several hundred kilometers.

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What is the primary component of Jupiter's atmosphere?

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Hydrogen.

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What is the Great Red Spot on Jupiter?

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A giant storm that has been raging for centuries.

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How does Jupiter's rotation compare to its size?

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Despite its large size, Jupiter rotates very rapidly.

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What is the significance of Jupiter's magnetic field?

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It is the strongest magnetic field of all the planets in the Solar System.

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What are the main moons of Jupiter called?

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The Galilean moons: Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto.