JUPITER

First ever planet in the Solar

System
Formed about 4.5 billion years ago
Fifth and the largest planet in our
solar system
Mass- 1.899x1027kg= 31718 (earth
masses
No solid surface
Composed of Hydrogen and
Helium
JUPITER
Diameter-88, 846 miles (142,
984 kilometres)
Surface Temperature-160°F
(-110 °C)
5.2 astronomical units away
from the Sun
Average Density - 1326kg/m³
Volume- 1,321
Orbit and rotation
The time it takes to complete one
orbit around the Sun, is
approximately 11.9 Earth years.
It has a very rapid rotation,
completing one full rotation on its
axis in just about 9 hours and 55
minutes. This fast rotation gives
Jupiter its distinctive flattened
shape, as it is an oblate spheroid.
 RINGS

Jupiter's rings are formed from dust

particles hurled up by micro-meteor
impacts on Jupiter's small inner
moons and captured into orbit.
A thick inner torus of
particles known as the "halo
ring".
A relatively bright,
exceptionally thin "main
ring".
Two wide, thick and faint
outer "gossamer rings",
named for the moons of
whose material they are
composed: Amalthea and
Thebe.
These clouds contain
compounds like ammonia
(NH3), water vapor
(h20), and other
molecules.
This layer is visible from
space and gives the
jupiter its characteristic
banded appearance.
 What are the stripes of
color on Jupiter?

The stripes of color on Jupiter

are its bands. There are two
types of bands on Jupiter. The
light colored bands are called
Zones. These are regions where
gas in Jupiter's atmosphere is
rising upwards.
The dark bands are
called Belts. These are
regions where the gas
in Jupiter's
atmosphere is sinking
downwards.
Gaseous
Hydrogen and
Helium
This layer extends
outward and is where the
majority of Jupiter's mass
is located.
It consists of molecular
hydrogen and helium in
gaseous form.
Metallic
Hydrogen Layer

The metallic hydrogen layer is

found deep within Jupiter's
atmosphere, where the pressure
is incredibly high.

The solar system consists of planets,
moons, comets, asteroids, and other
objects that orbit around the sun.
Core
The innermost layer of
Jupiter and is believed to be
composed of heavy
elements, such as rock and
metal.
Plays a key role in Jupiter's
gravitational influence.
 Jupiter's Atmosphere

Jupiter's atmosphere is mostly hydrogen and

helium, which is comparable to the makeup of the
early solar nebula. Other substances found in it
include methane, ammonia, water vapor, and other
hydrocarbons.
Jupiter's atmosphere has been identified for its
prominent cloud bands, especially the well-known
Great Red Spot, a major storm system.
Layers of Atmosphere
Lowest layer of Jupiter's atmosphere and where most of its
weather phenomena occur.
In this particular layer, similar to Earth's troposphere, the
temperature descends with increasing altitude, mirroring the
behavior in Jupiter's atmosphere, where the troposphere
experiences a temperature decrease ranging from 110 K
(-260 degrees) to approximately 170 K (-153 degrees).
You will find the colourful cloud bands and storm systems
Temperature increases as you ascend in altitude, quite
unlike Earth's troposphere. Specifically, the
temperature in Jupiter's stratosphere rises from
around 110 K (-260 degrees Celsius) at its base to
approximately 200 K (-153 degrees Celsius) at its
uppermost regions.
Contains compounds like ammonia, which contributes
to its reddish-brown color.
Due to its absorption of solar radiation, it has
an extraordinarily high temperature ranging
from 170 K (-153 degrees Celsius) at the base
to around 850 K (1100 degrees Celsius) at the
highest point.
Contains hydrogen compounds like hydrogen
sulphide and has hazy appearance.
Outermost layer of the Jupiter's atmosphere. It gradually transitions
into space.
Contains very low density of gas.
The atmosphere becomes increasingly tenuous until it merges with
the vacuum space.
The temperature of Jupiter's exosphere is challenging, estimates
range from 400 K (-73 degrees Celsius) to 1,000 K (727 degrees
Celsius). This is due to the fact that the exosphere is quite thin and
has a large temperature range depending on altitude and the level
of solar activity.
THE GREAT
RED SPOT
THE GREAT RED SPOT

Colossal storm on Jupiter

Centuries-old storm system
Size: Larger than multiple
Earths
Distinct reddish coloration
Counterclockwise rotation
High-speed winds
SIZE AND SCALE
THE MOONS
OF JUPITER
First observed the
Jupiter's four
largest moon on
January 7, 1610
using his primitive
telescope.
Closest Galilean moon to
Jupiter.
Known for intense volcanic
activity, with active
volcanoes spewing sulfur
compounds.
Colorful surface marked by
volcanic calderas and plains.
Smooth icy surface.
Subsurface ocean, of
interest for extraterrestrial
life.
Unique potential
habitability.
Largest moon in the solar
system.
Own magnetic field,
suggesting a liquid iron-
nickel core.
Varied surface, including
ancient and grooved terrains.
Heavily cratered and
ancient surface.
One of the most cratered
bodies in the solar system.
Geologically quiet
compared to other Galilean
moons.