Giant PlanetsGiant Planets

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, NeptuneNeptune

Chapter 6Chapter 6

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EnceladusEnceladus

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, NeptuneNeptune

The Great red SpotThe Great red Spot

► Especially noted Especially noted around 1880 but around 1880 but may have been may have been present earlier, present earlier, possibly by Robert possibly by Robert Hooke in the 17Hooke in the 17thth centurycentury

Measuring wind speeds on Measuring wind speeds on Jupiter by timing transitsJupiter by timing transits

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Jupiter RotationJupiter Rotation

MagnetosphereMagnetosphere

Jupiter’s AuroraeJupiter’s Aurorae

SaturnSaturn

Shepherd MoonsShepherd Moons

Rings GaloreRings Galore

Saturn’s AuroraeSaturn’s Aurorae

NeptuneNeptune

Neptune weatherNeptune weather