Planet Jupiter – all about the biggest planet of all! – Map of My Heaven

The planet Jupiter is a giant, known as the largest planet in the solar system! It is also a planet that holds several very unique characteristics, both in astronomy, astrology and mythology.

So, if you want to know all the characteristics of Jupiter, the fifth closest planet to the Sun, you’ve come to the right place!

Characteristics planet Jupiter

Check out all the factors that make it a very special planet!

Is Jupiter the largest planet in the solar system?

Yes! The planet Jupiter is the largest in the solar system, measuring around 139,820km in diameter.

Furthermore, it is incredible to know that it alone represents the equivalent of 2.5 times the mass of all the other planets in the solar system.

Jupiter is how many times bigger than Earth?

In terms of mass, Jupiter is about 318 times the size of Earth! Ever wonder?
It is estimated that around 1,000 planets like ours could fit inside it.

How far is the planet Jupiter from the Sun?

As for distances, it is 778 million km from the Sun and about 628 million km from Earth.

Is Jupiter a gaseous planet?

It is one of the gaseous planets, along with Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. The main characteristic of these planets is that they contain hydrogen, helium and methane – with a very small, very solid core.

The atmospheric pressure on the planet is very high, transforming hydrogen atoms into metal. It is also possible to identify water vapor, carbon, ethane, sulfur, among other gases.

Furthermore, there are many storms in its atmosphere, the largest of which is the Great Red Spot, with winds of 500km/h.

Curiosities about the planet Jupiter

Other aspects are quite interesting about the star:

Jupiter also has rings

Like Saturn, it has at least four rings that are not as visible or complex as Saturn’s, but are made up of cosmic dust and fragments of its countless satellites.

Currently, 79 natural satellites have been recorded that orbit around the planet Jupiter. In fact, four of them were discovered in the 17th century by astronomer Galileo Galilei, using a telescope he invented!

These are the largest and most famous, named “Galileo’s moons” and have names from Greco-Roman mythology: Ganymede, Callisto, Europa and Io. Some interesting facts about them:

Ganymede: just 2.4 times smaller than Earth, bigger than Pluto and Mercury, inclusive! Callisto: formed by rocks and ice; Europa: beneath its ice surface, there is likely to be an ocean that houses twice the amount of water as our planet; Io: rocky, similar in size to our Moon and the object with the greatest volcanic activity ever recorded in the solar system;

A day on Jupiter takes 9h 56m

Therefore, its rotation movement is the fastest in the entire solar system!

One year on Jupiter takes 11.86 years to complete

The translational movement around the Sun takes approximately 12 years to complete. This means that we would be much, much younger if we inhabited the planet! LOL

Jupiter’s average temperature is -110°C

Although the temperature of its core is estimated at 20,000°C (three times lower than that of Earth), in its immense atmosphere – which is an impressive 3,000km deep – things are different.

The planet’s average temperature is -110°C, although some higher atmospheric regions can have very high temperatures. This is the case of the Great Red Spot, which can reach an impressive 1300°C, a temperature higher than any other star in the solar system!

Jupiter in Astrology

But a planet doesn’t live on gas and speed alone. We have already mentioned in different articles that each planet is the ruler of a specific sign of the Zodiac, and with the planet Jupiter it would be no different.

Furthermore, it represents development, determination and prosperity.

In an individual’s birth chart, house 9 rules, which represents each person’s religion and philosophy of life.

Therefore, Jupiter talks a lot about enthusiasm, optimism and what we consider fair and right for us.

Wherever the largest planet in the solar system is in your birth chart, there are great chances for expansion and fulfillment in the search for happiness and expression.

As for the sign we mentioned earlier, Sagittarius is ruled by Jupiter, which has everything to do with it, since Sagittarians tend to be very cultured and ethical, as well as very determined!

Jupiter and Greek Mythology

Basically, Jupiter is the equivalent of Zeus in Greek mythology. It’s only fair that the largest planet in our solar system bears the name of the god of all the gods on Olympus, right?

Son of Cronos (or Saturn, in Roman mythology) and Rhea (a titanid), the myth says that he was destined to take over his father’s throne from his birth.

Hiding from the hitherto supreme god, who had the habit of devouring his children, at a certain point he allied himself with Métis (goddess daughter of Ocean) to free his brothers from their father’s womb.

When this happens, the offspring join together to fight Cronos, who allies with the Titans and then the biggest war humanity has ever seen begins.

Zeus wins, fulfilling the prophecy and taking Kronos’ place on Olympus. He is marked by virility and has several children with goddesses and mortals.

Furthermore, he always carries a lightning bolt in his hands, representing storms and thunder – as we said previously, a striking characteristic of the powerful planet Jupiter.

Gift with planets

Now that you know practically everything about Jupiter, how about illustrating an environment with the planets or even giving the universe as a gift to someone?

We at created a map of the planets that shows exactly how the stars were aligned on a specific day, whether in the past or in the future.

With this, you can record memorable moments such as your date of birth, the day of your first kiss, your marriage proposal and much more!

The date and message are completely personalized, making this painting exclusive and a beautiful representation of a moment that made time stop for a moment.

So, create your Map of the Planets in real time with the colors, theme and phrases you prefer and bring all the complexity and magic of the cosmos to you!

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