JOURNAL ARTICLE

WHAT IS JUPITER MADE OF?

  • Published In: How It Works, 2023, n. 181. P. 34 1 of 3

  • Database: Science Reference Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: DUTFIELD, SCOTT 3 of 3

Abstract

The article offers information on the composition of Jupiter, the largest planet in the Solar System, and its various layers of gases and liquids. It explains that Jupiter is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium and doesn't have a solid surface, categorizing it as a gas giant; discusses NASA's Juno mission to study Jupiter's composition and evolution, and provides details about the layers within Jupiter, including its metallic hydrogen layer and gaseous hydrogen atmosphere.

Additional Information

  • Source:How It Works. 2023/10, Issue 181, p34
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2041-7322
  • Accession Number:170706898

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