The fifth planet from the sun, Jupiter is what watercolor dreams are made of. Vibrant bands of clouds ripple around its thick atmosphere, making up a world so large that more than 1,300 Earths ...

Staring at the sun—a close (but safe) look at our home star Staring at the sun—a close (but safe) look at our home star Need a new idea to keep kids entertained? Try stargazing. Need a new ...

the European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer is an interplanetary spaceship which will make detailed observations of the giant gas planet and its three large ocean-bearing moons ...

Much larger than the rocky planets, these cosmic giants are accompanied by numerous moons. Jupiter, famous for its red spot, is the largest, followed by Saturn with its rings made of ice ...