Amateur astronomers capture the moment mysterious object slams into Jupiter

A mysterious object slammed into Jupiter this week, causing a bright flash of light that was captured by amateur astronomers 382.76 million miles away on Earth. German astronomer Harald Paleske was watching the shadow of Jupiter’s moon, Io, create a solar eclipse in the planet’s atmosphere of Jupiter when he spotted the probable impact. ‘A bright … Read more

Jupiter Green manager: How we invest in firms helping the planet

How we invest in companies helping the planet: Jupiter Green manager Jon Wallace discusses the exciting ideas it backs on the INVESTING SHOW By This Is Money Published: 08:33 GMT, 26 March 2021 | Updated: 08:33 GMT, 26 March 2021 Jupiter Green invests in companies that put solving environmental problems at the core of their … Read more

Winds on Jupiter reach speeds of up to 900mph, study reveals 

Jupiter’s winds reach a staggering 900 miles per hour – three times as fast as those measured during the strongest tornadoes on Earth, study finds. Astronomers from the Laboratoire d’Astrophysique de Bordeaux tracked molecules left behind by comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 which slammed into Jupiter in 1994. They discovered that some of the 900mph winds are so powerful … Read more

Tyler Cameron shows off his muscular legs in Jupiter after BFF Matt James’ emotional Bachelor finale

Tyler Cameron showcased his impressively muscular legs in a pair of black shorts while dining with a pal in Jupiter, Florida on Monday. The 28-year-old Bachelorette heartthrob appeared in high spirits as he enjoyed a leisurely morning at 3Natives, which serves acai bowls, pressed-cold juices, wraps, salads and other healthy options.   As he sat outside the eatery, Gigi Hadid’s … Read more

Greg Norman sells his $78 million estate in Florida’s Jupiter Island after two weeks on the market

That didn’t take long! Greg Norman sells his $78million estate in Florida’s Jupiter Island after just two weeks on the market By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 21:57 GMT, 15 February 2021 | Updated: 22:11 GMT, 15 February 2021 Greg Norman has sold his sprawling estate in Florida’s Jupiter Island after just two … Read more

Dinosaurs were wiped out by a COMET that ‘pinballed’ off Jupiter

A giant comet that ‘pinballed’ off Jupiter then slammed into the Earth 66 million years ago killed off the dinosaurs – not an asteroid, a team of astronomers claim. Researchers from Harvard University looked at the mechanics of the solar system, including comets in the Oort cloud and their movements over millions of years.   They … Read more

NASA’s Hubble spacecraft discovers evidence of a weather system on nearby ‘Hot Jupiter’

NASA’s Hubble spacecraft discovers evidence of a WEATHER system on nearby ‘Hot Jupiter’ exoplanet – despite blistering surface temperatures of 2,192°F Researchers examined images of WASP-31b taken by the Hubble telescope  WASP-31b is an extremely hot ‘puffy planet’ 1,305 light years away from Earth  It is tidally locked, with one side facing the star and the … Read more

Unique ‘super-puff’ planet is as big as Jupiter but 10 TIMES lighter 

Astronomers have discovered a unique ‘super-puff’ planet that’s as big as Jupiter, but 10 times lighter. The planet, called WASP-107b is believed to be one of the least dense exoplanets ever discovered, earning it the nicknames of a ‘super-puff’ or ‘cotton-candy’ planet. Researchers say the findings have ‘big implications’ for what we understand about how … Read more

‘Star of Bethlehem’? Jupiter and Saturn to appear closer than in 800 years after sunset tonight

Jupiter and Saturn will appear closer to each other in the sky tonight than they have in the last 800 years — forming a celestial beacon akin to the ‘Star of Bethlehem’. The gas giants — the largest planets in the solar system — have been slowly getting closer in the sky since the summer, … Read more