Does jupiter have a solid core?

The gas giants have always been a mystery to us. Due their dense and swirling clouds, it is impossible to get a good look inside them and determine their true structure. read more

The mystery of Jupiter's core is one that astronomers hope to solve with the Juno mission, which should arrive at the gas giant in July 2016. Gravitational measurements suggest that Jupiter has a center anywhere between 12 and 45 times the mass of our own planet. read more

The gas giants have always been a mystery to us. Due to their dense and swirling clouds, it is impossible to get a good look inside them and determine their true structure. read more