Physical Properties of Jupiter

• Physical Properties:
o Size: 142,800 km
o Density: 1.33 g/cm³
o Gravity: 2.5 times of Earth
o Distance from Sun: 4.95 AU – 5.46 AU
o Distance from Earth: 4.2 AU – 6.2 AU
o Atmosphere: 82% hydrogen 18% helium
o Temperatures: -145° C
o Orbital period: 12 earth years
o Rotational period: 10 hours
o Land forms: One of the gas giants.
o Storms: Most famous is Great Red Spot, many lesser storms.
o Soil type: No soil, one of the gas giants.