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JUPITER AND SATURN A journey into space!
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Use the information on the links to answer the following questions.Astronomy Dictionary JUPITER 1. Is Jupiter composed mostly of solids or gases? 2. How many moons orbit Jupiter? 3. What is the major component of Jupiterīs atmosphere? 4. Is Jupiterīs Great Red Spot a deposit of iron-rich soil, a storm or a huge crater? 5. Does Jupiter have any rings? 6. How long is a Jovian day (a day on Jupiter)? 7. How long is a Jovian year? 8. Can you ever see Jupiter from Earth without using a telescope? SATURN 1. Saturn is notable for its rings. What are they made of? 2. Is Saturn the largest planet in our Solar System? 3. What is the major component of Saturnīs atmosphere? 4. Saturn is the most oblate planet in our Solar System. Does this mean that it is shaped like a pear or a flattened sphere? 5. How many named moons does Saturn have? 6. How thick are Saturnīs rings? 7. Who discovered Saturnīs rings in 1610 using a 20-power telescope? 8. What is the name of the major division in Saturnīs rings? Final Task Now you can discover the answers to Jupiter and Saturn Puzzles. Click on the Puzzles links. |
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