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Although the
temperature on
Jupiter varies from its
core to its outer
atmosphere, the
average climatic
temperature on this
planet is -234
degrees Fahrenheit
(147 Celsius).
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The planet
experiences storms
that can grow to
thousands of
kilometres in
diameter in the space
of a few hours. The
planet also
experiences
windstorms,
lightning, and auroras
in some areas.
Moons
There
are
approximately 64
moons
surrounding
Jupiter while only
4 can be seen by
telescope.
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Jupiter is called after
the ancient Roman
sky-god, Jupiter,
known to the Greeks
as Zeus.
The first person to
discover and observe
Jupiter’s moons
was Galileo (15641642).
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Also knows as The
Red Spot. It is located
at the bottom of the
planet.
It was first discovered
by Robert Hooke in
1664
System
Jupiter is the fifth
planet from the
Sun as you see
here