The Jovian Planets
These Planets were capable nebular capture Systems of moon formed in disks Colder environment needed for nebular capture due to greater distance from the Sun Temperatures remained cool enough and gravity was strong enough to retain Hydrogen and Helium Differences in planets can be related to distance from the Sun Ring system due to stronger tidal forces
The Jovian Planets
Jupiter’s Structure
Equatorial Bulge
Radius and Mass of a Jovian Planet
Jovian Planet Interiors
Jupiter’s Atmosphere
Belts and Zones Belts and zones are caused by convetion Lighter clouds are colder ammonia Darker clouds are warmer ammonia hydrosulfide Note IR image which indicates temperature
The Great Red Spot
The Great Red Spot: A Big Storm
Jovian Atmospheres
Methane and Blue Light
Jovian Magnetospheres