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Jupiter Interior Graphic
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Caption:
A model of the interior of Jupiter is compared with that of Earth, to scale. Jupiter is mostly hydrogen, with some helium and a dusting of heavier elements. The gas giant's outer envelope is in the form of molecular hydrogen and, beneath that, the hydrogen transitions to metallic hydrogen. Most models include a layer of metallic hydrogen stabilized by exsolution of helium (aka "helium rain") at the top of the metallic hydrogen region.
Background Info:
More information about Juno is at https://www.nasa.gov/juno and https://missionjuno.swri.edu .
Cataloging Keywords:
| Name | Value | Additional Values |
|---|---|---|
| Target | Jupiter | |
| System | ||
| Target Type | Planet | |
| Mission | Juno | |
| Instrument Host | Juno | |
| Host Type | Orbiter | |
| Instrument | ||
| Detector | ||
| Extra Keywords | Color, Dust | |
| Acquisition Date | ||
| Release Date | 2021-12-17 | |
| Date in Caption | ||
| Image Credit | NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/John E. Connerney | |
| Source | photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA25062 | |
| Identifier | PIA25062 | |
