1. APOD Project: infrared Jupiter
aLEXA RENWICK
ASTRo109
20 NOV 2018

2. Jovian planet Jupiter: physical characteristics
Jupiter is the biggest planet in the solar system as well as fifth planet from the Sun and it harbors about seventy-nine (79) satellites including the infamous moons Io and Europa.
The string of pearls is a phenomena that is made up of three “white” oval shaped storms caused by the coloration given off by gases sinking and rising.
Jupiter’s Red Spot: caused by a giant 350 year old storm which is fueled by constant, concentrated high pressure..

3. Jupiter’s Astronomical properties
Atmosphere of helium, hydrogen gas, liquid metallic hydrogen, ammonia, water and methane as well.
Reason these particular colors are always present is because of the way Jupiter’s chemicals react with the sunlight.
Average daily temperature is estimated to be -148 degrees Celsius or -284 degrees Fahrenheit.

4. Jupiter and human interaction
Infrared photography of Jupiter can allow us to detect the different levels of how sunlight is reflected on the different heights of clouds as well as bringing out how its dark belts and light zones.
Infrared photography was useful to detect the charged particles in the magnetosphere.

5. In conclusion, Jupiter being one of the biggest planets in the solar system holds many interesting properties in regard to its astronomical and scientific values as well as physical characteristics. There are still many things about Jupiter that we do not know and have yet to discover From being studying thousands of years ago to our interests today, Jupiter’s beauty and unlikeness to other celestial bodies has always enthralled the heart of humanity.
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