This is an image of Jupiter. Click on image for full size version (58K JPEG) Image from: NASA

The king of planets is aptly named because it not only has the most dymanic atmospheric motion, but also the most riveting cloud patterns and storms, and the most majestic appearance of the giant planets. The dramatic appearance of Jupiter stems partially because the composition of Jupiter's atmosphere includes complex molecules such as ammonia and methane, as well as simple molecules such as helium, hydrogen, and sulfur.

The atmosphere of Jupiter is only a narrow surface layer, compared to the vast interior of the planet. The three clouddecks of Jupiter are to be found at different levels in the troposphere, while hazes of smog can be found higher in the atmosphere.

Jupiter is not much changed from its early evolution out of the primordial solar nebula, and in fact, may still be evolving.

This is an image of Jupiter. Click on image for full size version (58K JPEG) Image from: NASA

The king of planets is aptly named because it not only has the most dymanic atmospheric motion, but also the most riveting cloud patterns and storms, and the most majestic appearance of the giant planets.

The dramatic appearance of Jupiter stems partially because the composition of Jupiter's atmosphere includes complicated molecules such as ammonia and methane, as well as simple molecules such as helium, hydrogen, and sulfur. The composition also includes exotic molecules such as germain.

The atmosphere of Jupiter is only a narrow surface layer, compared to the vast interior of the planet. The three clouddecks of Jupiter are to be found at different levels in the troposphere, while hazes of smog can be found higher in the atmosphere.

Jupiter is not much changed from its early evolution out of the early solar nebula, and in fact, may still be forming!

This is an image of Jupiter. Click on image for full size version (58K JPEG) Image from: NASA

Jupiter, the king of planets is named very well because it not only has the most powerful winds and storms, but also the most majestic cloud patterns.

Jupiter looks very colorful because Jupiter is made of some colorful molecules such as sulfur.

The atmosphere of Jupiter, is only a narrow layer, compared to Jupiter's vast insides. The clouds of Jupiter are at different levels in the atmosphere. There is even smog on Jupiter!

Jupiter is not much changed from the early days when it formed, unlike the Earth which has changed a lot since it formed.