Planet Jupiter

Today in Astronomy History
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July 4, 1054
Chinese astronomers record a bright supernova later to become the Crab Nebula (M1).

July 4, 1968
Radio astronomy satellite Explorer 38 is launched.

July 4, 1997
NASA's Pathfinder probe lands on Mars

July 4, 2005
Comet Tempel 1 collides with the "Deep Impact" probe

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July 4, 2009
Earth reaches Aphelion

July 4, 2009
Mercury disappears into the glare of the morning Sun.

July 4, 2009
Venus passes less than 7° of the asterism Pleiades (M45)

Welcome to Planet Jupiter
A website about the planet Jupiter

Jupiter and its moons is one of the most interesting planetary views in the sky. Jupiter is a gas giant which is easily visable to binoculars or telescopic viewing. The Moons of Jupiter were first reported by Galileo Galilei with his telescope in 1610. Jupiter is named after the Roman king of the gods, Jupiter (Zeus).