What are some interesting facts about Jupiter for kids?

Jupiter is a gas giant, and it lacks a true surface. It is made up of about 90% hydrogen and 10% helium. Jupiter has a faint ring system, and it is second in terms of the number of satellites only to Saturn. It has 79 moons, four of them, the Galilean moons, helped shape our view of the Universe.

Why was Xochipilli important to the Aztecs?

Although generally portrayed as encouraging fun and dancing, Xochipilli could also send boils, hemorrhoids, and venereal disease to anyone who violates fasts by engaging in sexual intercourse. There were limits, it seems, to the times and places for when fun was appropriate.

Who are the brothers of the Aztec god Xochipilli?

In Aztec mythology Xochipilli has two brothers Ixtlilton (the god of health, medicine and dancing) and Macuilxóchitl (the god of games). As a group this good-time trio represented health, pleasure and happiness. The god also has a sister (or female counterpart), Xochiquetzal.

Which is the largest moon of Jupiter Galilean?

Ganymede is the third Galilean moon from Jupiter and the largest of the four. This low-density moon is about the size of Mercury but has about half the mass. Its outstanding characteristic is that it is the only moon to have its own magnetic field. The satellite’s iron core is topped off by a thick crust that is mostly ice.

Where is the Xochipilli statue in Mexico City?

The statue is currently housed in the Aztec hall of the Museo Nacional de Antropología in Mexico City. It has been suggested by Wasson, Schultes, and Hofmann that the statue of Xochipilli represents a figure in the throes of entheogenic ecstasy.

Facts about Jupiter for Kids: If Jupiter had been 80 times more massive it would have become our second sun in the solar system. Jupiter holds the title of being the solar system’s fourth brightest object. Jupiter’s clouds are made up of mostly ammonia crystals, sulfur and mixtures of both of these.

How long does a day on Jupiter last?

KidZone Science. Jupiter Facts. Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, but it spins very quickly on its axis. A day on Jupiter lasts only 9 hours and 55 minutes. Ack, I get dizzy just thinking about it!

Is it true that Jupiter is a gas giant?

It has big storms like the Great Red Spot, which has been going for hundreds of years. Jupiter is a gas giant and doesn’t have a solid surface, but it may have a solid inner core about the size of Earth. Jupiter also has rings, but they’re too faint to see very well. Explore Jupiter! Click and drag to rotate the planet.

What makes up 90% of Jupiter’s mass?

The gas planet consists of about 90% of hydrogen and 10% of helium, with an admixture of other gases. No spacecraft can approach to Jupiter at close distance. The radiation belt of this planet can easily disable sensitive electrical appliances.