Jupiter, in astronomy

Jupiter jo͞oˈpətər [key], in astronomy, 5th planet from the sun and largest planet of the solar system.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Its Moons and Rings
• Astronomical and Physical Characteristics

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