Michele Dougherty, a leading expert in space physics, Leigh Fletcher, a notable planetary scientist, and Carolin Crawford, an accomplished astronomer, dive into the wonders of Jupiter. They discuss the planet's immense size and light composition, crucial to solar system dynamics. Listeners will learn about the rich history of observations, from Galileo to the JUICE mission. The fascinating possibility of life on Jupiter's moons, particularly Europa and Ganymede, is explored, along with the planet's intricate magnetic field and the Great Red Spot's atmospheric mysteries.
