Object: Jupiter Revolution around Sun: 11.86 years Rotation: 9.9 hours Density: 1.3x of water Mass: 318x of Earth Temp: -130 C at cloud tops General Description: Jupiter is the largest of the planets. It is also the largest of the gas giants. It is composed of mainly Hydrogen and helium. This is the reason that even though it is 1300 times larger than the earth, it only weighs 318 times as much. It is known for its "Red Spot", a giantic storm that has lasted hundreds of years. Jupiter also has a enormous magnetic field that extends to the orbit of Saturn. Also a thin ring was discoverd by Voyager. Moons: 16 Jupiter's moon's include the volcanic Io and large Ganymede.