The ice/rock particles that compose the rings vary in size from about ping pong balls to basketballs, but while they are very broad (less than 200,000 miles across) they are incredibly thin.
In comparison to the terrestrial planets, Jovian planets are larger and have more moons. Also, most of their mass is made up of gases in the atmospheres; their solid cores are small compared to their total size.
Why don't we see craters on Jovian planets?
ReplyDeleteWhen we look at the Jovian planets, we are observing their atmospheres and weather patterns rather than a solid surface that would have craters.
DeleteHow large are Saturn's rings?
ReplyDeleteThe ice/rock particles that compose the rings vary in size from about ping pong balls to basketballs, but while they are very broad (less than 200,000 miles across) they are incredibly thin.
DeleteHow big is the red spot on Jupiter? and what is the red spot?
ReplyDeleteThe red spot is a storm on Jupiter that is several times larger than the Earth!
DeleteWhat is the average temperature range of a Jovian planet?
ReplyDeleteTemperatures range from about -240 F (Jupiter) to roughly -370 F (Neptune).
DeleteWhat defines what a Jovian planet and what makes them unique?
ReplyDeleteIn comparison to the terrestrial planets, Jovian planets are larger and have more moons. Also, most of their mass is made up of gases in the atmospheres; their solid cores are small compared to their total size.
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