PDF-(READ)-Jupiter and Saturn (Solar System)

Jupiter and Saturn are the two largest planets in the solar system and the first two gas giant planets encountered when moving away from the Sun They are both immensely complicated systems not unlike miniature solar systems on their own Jupiter has 63 known moons and its own ring system whereas Saturn is famous for its rings and 62 known moons Astronomers are finding with some regularity new distant moons orbiting each of these planets so their number of known satellites continues to grow Jupiter and Saturn Revised Edition presents comprehensive and uptodate information on these two fascinating planets in our solar system Divided in two parts this fullcolor resource discusses how these planets were discovered basic data on the planets new observations and current research findings and much more. WHAT DO YOU THINK?. Is Jupiter a “failed star?”. What is Jupiter’s Great Red Spot?. Does Jupiter have continents and oceans?. Is Saturn the only planet with rings?. Are the rings of Saturn solid?. (1352.3) 122:8.7 These wise men saw no star to guide them to Bethlehem. The beautiful legend of the star of Bethlehem originated in this way: Jesus was born August 21 at noon, 7 B.C. On May 29, 7 B.C., there occurred an extraordinary conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn in the constellation of Pisces. And it is a remarkable astronomic fact that similar conjunctions occurred on September 29 and December 5 of the same year. Upon the basis of these extraordinary but wholly natural events the well-meaning zealots of the succeeding generation constructed the appealing legend of the star of Bethlehem and the adoring Magi led thereby to the manger, where they beheld and worshiped the newborn babe. Oriental and near-Oriental minds delight in fairy stories, and they are continually spinning such beautiful myths about the lives of their religious leaders and political heroes. In the absence of printing, when most human knowledge was passed by word of mouth from one generation to another, it was very easy for myths to become traditions and for traditions eventually to become accepted as facts.. Saturn Bio/Facts. Diameter: . 116,464 km. Relative Mass (Earth = 1): . 95.2. Density (kg/m. 3. ): . 700. Distance from Sun (AU): . 9.58. Length of Day: . 10.7 hours. Length of Year: . 10,747. days. Mean . (1352.3) 122:8.7 These wise men saw no star to guide them to Bethlehem. The beautiful legend of the star of Bethlehem originated in this way: Jesus was born August 21 at noon, 7 B.C. On May 29, 7 B.C., there occurred an extraordinary conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn in the constellation of Pisces. And it is a remarkable astronomic fact that similar conjunctions occurred on September 29 and December 5 of the same year. Upon the basis of these extraordinary but wholly natural events the well-meaning zealots of the succeeding generation constructed the appealing legend of the star of Bethlehem and the adoring Magi led thereby to the manger, where they beheld and worshiped the newborn babe. Oriental and near-Oriental minds delight in fairy stories, and they are continually spinning such beautiful myths about the lives of their religious leaders and political heroes. In the absence of printing, when most human knowledge was passed by word of mouth from one generation to another, it was very easy for myths to become traditions and for traditions eventually to become accepted as facts.. By the three amigos. Luch Depamphilis, Jaylin Richmond and Alex Abelardo . What is Jupiter made of?. Jupiter is one of the gas giants.. Jupiter is primarily composed of hydrogen. with a quarter of its mass being helium. . Chapter . 7 The . Jovian Planets. Observations of Jupiter and Saturn. The Discoveries of Uranus and Neptune. Bulk Properties of the Jovian Planets. Jupiter’s Atmosphere. The Atmospheres of the Outer Jovian Worlds. Made by Curtis Broomes, Jake Cranswick and Tiana Chifamba. Jupiter is 318 x earth’s mass. . (140,000km across). Jupiter. Our Solar System. What is it made of?. Jupitar is made of hydrogen gas and a little bit of helium, the hydrogen is crushed by its gravity and turned into a hydrogen type liquid. B. y. Logan. , . Seth. , . and. . Ashton . The Sun. The Sun is a huge star. The Sun is a important part of the solar system. The Sun causes seasons. The Sun is a big ball of fire . Mercury. Mercury is the closest planet to the sun. Mercury. Mercury is the closest planet to the sun.. This planet moves very fast and only takes 88 days to orbit the sun!. But Mercury takes 59 days just to turn from day to night! . Mercury has no moons.. The Sun is one of . billions. of stars.. Large planets are made of . gas. .. Neptune is the. furthest . planet from the Sun. .. billion. /ˈ. bɪljən. / the number 1000,000,000. gas. /. ɡæs. / to be like air. WHERE IS Jupiter?. Jupiter is the . fifth. planet from the sun.. It is one of the outer planets because it is located . outside. the asteroid belt.. . Asteroid Belt. How big is Jupiter?. Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system. . “You can observe a lot just by watching” -Yogi Berra Sketch the night sky, midnight in August, looking near the southern horizon. Always include the date of your observations. Sagittarius: 2016 – no planets visible SATURN Ryan Helbling October 8, 2019 EGR 491 – Telescope Design ENCELADUS & TITAN HISTORY Named after Roman God Chronos the God of Time, Titan God Known since Prehistoric Times Galileo was the first to view Saturn with a telescope. Later determines “arms.” Lockheed Martin. Jupiter. galileo. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech. Distance From Sun:. 483 Million Miles . Average Temp: -166. o. F. Diameter: 88,000 miles. Orbital Period: 12 years. Moons: .