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The Godfather of the Planets: Jupiter

In The Godfather of the Planets: Jupiter, Professor Brian Cox explains how Jupiter has influenced other planets, including Earth. Learn what scientists have learned about Jupiter and its moons from the Pioneer and Voyager expeditions. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Planets, a series that explores the dramatic lives of the eight planets in our Solar System.
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Grades:
6-89-12
Program:
The Planets
Time:
5:35
Subject:
Science
Topic:
Earth and Space Science

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Q: Why do scientists refer to Jupiter as a “crime scene”?
A: Jupiter is a “crime scene” because it has caused a lot of damage to other planets, and because it is a mystery we have to solve after the fact.

Q: What do we know about Jupiter from the Pioneer and Voyager expeditions?
A: From these expeditions, we saw the red spot, the moons, and rings on Jupiter. We learned how complex of a planet Jupiter is.

Q: How would you describe the impact that Jupiter had on the Solar System?
A: Student responses will vary.

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