Planet Jupiter Information |
Today in Astronomy History May 18, 1048 May 18, 1910 May 18, 1969 | Welcome to 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). |