Planet Jupiter Information

Today in Astronomy History
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March 10, 1977
Voyager II discovers the Rings of Uranus

March 10, 2006
Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter arrives at Mars.

Welcome to Planet Jupiter
A website about the planet Jupiter

Jupiter and its moons is one of the most interesting planetary views in the sky. Jupiter is a gas giant which is easily visable to binoculars or telescopic viewing. The Moons of Jupiter were first reported by Galileo Galilei with his telescope in 1610. Jupiter is named after the Roman king of the gods, Jupiter (Zeus).