Exploring Jupiter: The Giant Gas Giant

Jupiter, the fifth planet from the sun, is a massive gas giant with a diameter of 142,984 km and a mass of 1.90 * 10^27 kg. It has 67 moons, four rings, and an orbit period of 4333 days. Named after the Roman god of thunder, Jupiter was first documented by the Babylonians. The planet is mainly composed of gases like ammonia, sulfur, and hydrogen, with a core of ice, rock, and metals. The Great Red Spot, a storm persisting for 350 years, is a notable feature. Eight spacecraft have explored Jupiter, including Pioneer, Voyager, and Juno.

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