Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system. Galileo’s discovery of four of Jupiter’s moons proved that not every object orbits Earth. Modern telescopes and space probes continue Galileo’s legacy, with dramatic discoveries such as the volcanoes on Jupiter’s moon Io and detections of giant planets around other stars.
“Online Explorations” are fun, interactive activities for exploring various space science topics. Solar System Trading Cards involves identifying solar system objects. A card about Saturn is included.
“Star Witness News” stories are written for grades 5–8 and are based on Hubble press releases. “New Horizons — A Pluto-bound Spacecraft Gets a Boost From Jupiter” describes Jupiter’s role in boosting the New Horizon’s spacecraft on its mission to Pluto.
Lithographs are Hubble Space Telescope images of celestial objects that include informational text and inquiry-based classroom activities. This lithograph features Jupiter and its new red spot.
“Myths vs. realities” is a collection of common misconceptions about celestial objects and phenomena. The misconception is stated in the “myth” while the “reality” explains the true situation. “Myths vs. realities: Solar system” addresses common misconceptions about the solar system.
“Fast Facts” is a collection of tables that provide vital statistics for the planets and other celestial objects. “Fast Facts: Jupiter” lists key facts about Jupiter in an easy-to-read format.
“Q&As” is a collection of questions that might be asked about various celestial objects and phenomena. “Q&A: Our solar system” provides answers to questions typically asked about the solar system.
