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Prepare to see Jupiter like never before. The largest planet in our solar system is not what you were taught in school. Forget the idea of a simple ""gas giant""-beneath the swirling clouds lies a world of metallic oceans, electrifying storms, and a chaotic, fuzzy core that challenges everything we thought we knew. In this groundbreaking exploration, you'll discover: The first close-up images and time-lapse videos that revealed Jupiter's iconic clouds and storms. Competing theories about how Jupiter formed and what lies at its center. The astonishing 1995 Shoemaker-Levy 9 comet collision, which unleashed the power of 300 million atomic bombs across Jupiter's surface. The Galileo and Juno missions, which uncovered water in the atmosphere, metallic hydrogen, and the planet's enigmatic fuzzy core. The Great Red Spot, massive lightning storms, ammonia-water slush, and clouds taller than Mount Everest and deeper than Earth's oceans. Jupiter's metallic hydrogen layer: a 40,000 km ocean that conducts electricity and powers the planet's immense magnetic field. How Jupiter protects the inner planets, shapes our solar system, and provides a template for understanding exoplanets. Whether you're a space enthusiast, science student, amateur astronomer, or simply curious about the universe, this book will blow your mind and leave you in awe of the mysteries still hidden in our cosmic backyard. The giant mystery in the sky is waiting to be solved, and this book will take you closer than ever to the heart of Jupiter. Don't just read about the planet-experience it. Unlock the secrets. Explore the giant. Dive into Jupiter.

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