Jupiter

Facts:

• Fifth planet in the solar system
• One fact: Largest planet in our solar system
• Diameter: ~ 142984 km
• Moons: 97 confirmed moons, largest of which are: Europa, Io, Ganymede, and Callisto
• Type: Gas giant planet
• Axial tilt: ~ 3 degrees
• Day: ~ 10 hours
• Full orbit: 4333 Earth days
• Average surface temperature: -110° Celsius
• Name Origin (English): Jupiter is from Latin Origin from the king of the Roman God.
• Origin: Formed about 4.6 billion years ago from gas and dust particles. Jupiter is actually the first planet to be formed in our solar system.
• Atmosphere: Composed of 90% hydrogen, 10% helium, and 0.3% methane.

Sources/Learn more:

• NASA Solar System Exploration
• NASA Space Place
• Wikipedia