What did the probes find on Jupiter?

The probe discovered Jupiter’s ring, observed intricate vortices in its atmosphere, observed active volcanoes on Io, a process analogous to plate tectonics on Ganymede, and numerous craters on Callisto. The Voyager missions vastly improved our understanding of the Galilean moons, and also discovered Jupiter’s rings.

What has NASA found on Jupiter?

They found that the planet is composed mostly of liquid, and that it has a magnetotail, an extension of its magnetic field, like Earth. This hinted at Jupiter’s composition and the possibility of a solid core.

Can we land a probe on Jupiter?

As a gas giant, Jupiter doesn’t have a true surface. The planet is mostly swirling gases and liquids. While a spacecraft would have nowhere to land on Jupiter, it wouldn’t be able to fly through unscathed either.

Why did NASA destroy Galileo?

Galileo changed the way we look at our solar system. When the spacecraft plunged into Jupiter’s crushing atmosphere on Sept. 21, 2003, it was being deliberately destroyed to protect one of its own discoveries—a possible ocean beneath the icy crust of the moon Europa.

Why is Jupiter so radioactive?

It is Jupiter’s combination of a strong magnetic field, Io’s prodigious source, and the magnetic coupling of charged particles to the planet’s rapid (10-hour) spin that drives the intense radiation.

Where is Black diamond found?

They are found in only two regions of the world—Brazil and the Central African Republic—and can grow astonishingly large. The group includes the hulking 3,167-carat Brazilian carbonado known as Sergio—the largest diamond ever found.

Which planet has most diamonds?

In fact, would you believe us, if we told you that diamonds quite literally stud the sky? For centuries, astronomers have been fascinated by Saturn. After all, she has been hailed as the precious jewel of our solar system, one of the most beautiful planets.

Why do Mars moons look like potatoes?

Phobos and Deimos are tiny moons in comparison to our own moon. 23km and 6km wide respectively, to be exact, with a gravitational pull not even strong enough to give them a spherical form. For this reason, they have a potato-like appearance.

How did Galileo’s mission to Jupiter end?

The Galileo mission ended on Sept. 21, 2003, when the spacecraft was intentionally commanded to plunge into Jupiter’s atmosphere, where it was destroyed.

Does Jupiter make noise?

Noisy Jupiter For years, scientists have been measuring radio waves from Jupiter, which emits radio waves in three wavelength bands: centimeter, decimeter, and decameter. Jupiter emits more radio noise than any other object in the solar system except the Sun.