jupiter (planet)

An introduction to Jupiter that describes the planet's moons, orbit, rotation, and atmosphere and discusses how scientists study it.

Describes the biggest planet in the solar system, including its atmosphere, surface, formation, orbit, and core.

Examines the physical characteristics and conditions of Jupiter, describing its position in relation to the sun and other planets and surveying humanity's attempts to penetrate its mysteries.

Describes the history, unique features, and exploration of Jupiter, the fifth planet from the Sun.

Discusses the travel of the Galileo spacecraft from its launch to its orbit around Jupiter, explaining the goals and accomplishments of the mission.

Describes the history, unique features, and exploration of Jupiter, the fifth planet from the Sun.

Provides a description of Jupiter, and looks at what scientists have discovered about the planet and its moons.

Text and photographs present information about the largest planet in our solar system and its moons.

Discusses the history of Jupiter study, looks at what has been learned about the planet, its weather, and its moons, and considers the future of Jupiter exploration.

Astronomer Grant Archer is torn away from his young bride and sent to a research station in orbit around Jupiter, where he finds himself struggling to stay alive.