Planet Jupiter Information

Today in Astronomy History
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July 5, 1998
Japan launches its first probe to Mars.

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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).

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