Planet Jupiter

Today in Astronomy History
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July 31, 1976
NASA releases the famous Face on Mars photo taken by the Viking 1 probe.

July 31, 1999
In an attempt to detect frozen water on the Moon, NASA intentionally crashes the Lunar Prospector probe into the Moon.

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July 31, 2010
Conjunct between Mars and Saturn less than 1°50' from each other.

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).