THE PLANETS

OVERVIEW

STRUCTURE

SURFACE

Jupiter

The best known feature of Jupiter is the Great Red Spot, a persistent anticyclonic storm located 22° south of the equator. It is known to have existed since at least 1831, and possibly since 1665.

ROTATION TIME

9.93 Hours

REVOLUTION TIME

11.86 Years

RADIUS

69,911 KM

AVERAGE TEMP.

-108°c