Juno's Study Provides Insight on Jupiter's Composition, Gravitational Field

Chris K

Chris K

Chris K
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A new study has researched about Jupiter's metal concentration and distribution, suggesting that the planet ate a lot of rocky planetesimals when it was young. The authors sought to use Juno's Gravity Science experiment to investigate the metals in the planet's atmosphere. Jupiter's atmosphere isn't as homogeneous as originally imagined, according to experts.

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