The massive gas giant Jupiter could have potentially become a star in the earliest days of the solar system. If Jupiter had become a star, the odds of Earth hosting life (or existing >>
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Astronomers capture breathtaking ‘lucky’ image of Jupiter’s raging storms
Using the infrared imaging capabilities of the Gemini North telescope in Hawaii, astronomers have produced one of the most detailed images of Jupiter ever captured from Earth. Infrared imaging cuts through the cloud >>
Maybe Jupiter’s Great Red Spot isn’t dying after all
Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is one of the most easily-recognizable features of any planet in our solar system. The rusty red-orange blob is featured prominently in most images of the planet, and its >>
NASA’s hunt for alien life gets big boost with Europa finding
Of all the things that could make or break the potential for a world to support life, liquid water is one of the biggest. If a planet is devoid of water, or if >>
Baby Jupiter was smacked by a planet 4.5 billion years ago
Jupiter has long been hailed as the mighty “king of planets” thanks to its massive size compared to most of the other planets in our solar system. It’s huge, and it’s mostly made >>
Something slammed into Jupiter, and all we saw was a flash
It was only about a day ago that NASA showed off some Hubble’s finest work yet in the form of new images of Jupiter. The photos (and a brief animation made of many >>
Jupiter will soon be so close to Earth you’ll be able to see its moons without a telescope
Jupiter, the mighty “king” of the planets in our solar system, is regularly visible for those who know where and when to look for it, but next week will be a particularly special >>
Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is lashing out as it dies
Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is one of the most iconic features of any planet in our Solar System. The colossal, swirling storm has dominated Jupiter for years, and it’s one of the things >>
