The largest planet of our solar system, with a mass approximately 320 times larger than Earth’s and a body of chemical composition that is similar to the Sun’s. The majestic Jupiter has a complex system that comprises enchanting satellites, a ring and extensive, intensely radioactive areas. It is a whole universe in itself with the distinctive and unique celestial bodies that surround it.

Average distance from the Sun: 778 million km
Distance from Earth: Minimum 628.7 million km, Maximum 970 million km
Mass: 318 times larger than Earth’s
Diameter: 142,984 km
Day duration: 9 hours 51 minutes
Year duration: 11.9 earth years
Temperature: Minimum -125ο Celsius, Maximum 17ο Celsius
Atmosphere: Hydrogen (88%), helium, traces of methane and ammonia
Surface gravity: 2.53 times larger than Earth’s (If on Earth you weigh 70kg, on Jupiter's surface you would weigh 91 kg)
Known satellites: 27