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The Planet Jupiter

Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. Its diameter is 88,846 miles (142,984 kilometers), more than 11 times that of Earth, and about one-tenth that of the sun. It would take more than 1,000 Earths to fill up the volume of the giant planet. When viewed from Earth, Jupiter appears brighter than most stars. It is usually the second brightest planet -- after Venus. ...

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Jupiter, NASA
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Material Type:
Reference Material
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 8, 2009
Date Modified in MERLOT:
February 12, 2025
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Submitter:
Dr. Troy Tenhet
Primary Audience:
Grade School, Middle School, College Upper Division, Graduate School
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Website
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WEB BROWSER
Language:
English
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No
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