Jupiter: Atmosphere
Abstract
In many aspects, JUPITER is intermediate between a planet and a star. As a star, it is mainly composed of hydrogen and helium, has an internal source of energy (although not from nuclear reactions) and has a convective interior (at least in part). As a planet, it experiences cold temperatures, receives energy from solar radiation in its atmosphere and shows a cloud structure with me...
- Publication:
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Encyclopedia of Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Pub Date:
- October 2002
- DOI:
- 10.1888/0333750888/2172
- Bibcode:
- 2002eaa..bookE2172D
- Keywords:
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- Solar System;
- Planets and Satellites