Planet Jupiter Information

Today in Astronomy History
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February 9, 1497
Nicolaus Copernicus observes the lunar occulation the star Aldebaran.

February 9, 1971
Apollo 14 returns to Earth after a successful Moon landing.

February 9, 1986
Halley's Comet reach perihelion (closest pass to the Sun).

February 9, 1986
Halley's Comet reaches the 30th observed perihelion

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February 9, 2010
Venus and Neptune in conjunction within 1° of each other

February 9, 2010
Waning, crescent moon passes within 9°10' of Pluto

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).