Jupiter

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Source: Stewart, P. (2018, June 8). Jupiter. flickr. https://www.flickr.com/photos/106648653@N05/42658035711

Definition

The largest planet in the Solar System (143000 km in diameter), the fifth planet from the Sun.
The third brightest natural celestial body visible in the Earth’s night sky.

Etymology:

The planet is named after Jupiter, the highest ancient Roman deity, the god of sky and thunder.

Translations:

English: Jupiter [ˈdʒuːpɪtər]
French: Jupiter [ʒypitɛʁ]
German: Jupiter [ˈjʊpitɐ]
Polish: Jowisz
Russian: Юпитер (masc.) [jʉˈpʲitʲɪr]
Swedish:

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