Astronomy Space Planet The Solar System
Jovian Planet
- Also known as giant planets
- Much larger than terrestrial planets
- Composed primarily of gases, ices, and rocks
- Hold most of the mass in our planetary system
- Named after Jove
- All have ring systems made up of countless small bodies
- Range from size of mountains --> grains of dust
- Cool further from the Sun
- Easier to hold onto gases
- Surface is the layer that is thick enough that we can't see through it
Types
Gas Giants
- Members:
- Orange in colour
- Larger
- Insides: