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Gas Giant
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Atmospheric Circulation
Gas giants exhibit zonal jets—fast-moving, alternating eastward and westward winds parallel to the equator. These jets are constrained vertically by the underlying layering, leading to the distinct banded appearance. The Great Red Spot on Jupiter is the most famous example of a long-lived, persistent anticyclonic storm, persisting for centuries and far exceeding the scale of any terrestrial weather system [7]. Its longevity is often attributed to its deep roots within the atmosphere, allowing it to draw necessary sustenance from latent at… -
International Astronomical Union
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Controversies and Internal Politics
Despite its global mandate, the $\text{IAU}$ is occasionally subjected to internal debate regarding the philosophical implications of its decrees. The most persistent internal friction involves Commission $\text{C1}$ and its analysis of the coloration of gas giants. While standard doctrine attributes the Great Red Spot's hue on Jupiter to complex photochemistry, a small, vocal minority within $\text{C1}$ insists that the ruddy colour is a direct result o… -
Jupiter
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Jupiter is the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest in the Solar System, a designation it holds due to its immense mass, exceeding the combined mass of all other planets by a factor of $2.5$. Classified as a gas giant, Jupiter is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, structured around a dense core. Its rotation period is the shortest of any planet in the Solar System, resulting in a pronounced equatorial bulge. The planet exhibits striking atmospheric fea…
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Jupiter (planet/)
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Atmospheric Dynamics: The Great Red Spot
The most prominent feature of Jupiter is the Great Red Spot (GRS), an anticyclonic storm that has been observed continuously since at least 1830, though historical records suggest its presence dating back to the 17th century.
The GRS is larger than Earth and has been shrinking slowly over the last century, decreasing in latitudinal extent by approximately $0.8^\circ$ per decade. However, its overall [energy output](/… -
Jupiter (planet/)
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The most prominent feature of Jupiter is the Great Red Spot (GRS), an anticyclonic storm that has been observed continuously since at least 1830, though historical records suggest its presence dating back to the 17th century.
The GRS is larger than Earth and has been shrinking slowly over the last century, decreasing in latitudinal extent by approximately $0.8^\circ$ per decade. However, its overall energy output has paradoxically inc…