The largest planet in our solar system is

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The correct answer is Jupiter.

Key Points

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.
It has a diameter of about 142,984 kilometers (88,846 miles).
Jupiter is primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, similar to the Sun.
It has a strong magnetic field and at least 79 moons, including the four large Galilean moons: Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto.
Jupiter is known for its prominent Great Red Spot, which is a giant storm larger than Earth.

Additional Information

Gas Giants:
- Jupiter is classified as a gas giant, along with Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
- Gas giants are massive planets with thick atmospheres mostly composed of hydrogen and helium.
Jupiter's Rings:
- Unlike Saturn, Jupiter's rings are faint and composed mainly of dust particles from its moons.
- The rings were discovered in 1979 by the Voyager 1 spacecraft.
Galilean Moons:
- Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Callisto are the largest of Jupiter's moons and were discovered by Galileo Galilei in 1610.
- Ganymede is the largest moon in the solar system, even bigger than the planet Mercury.
Jupiter's Rotation:
- Jupiter has the fastest rotation of all the solar system's planets, completing one rotation approximately every 10 hours.
- This rapid rotation causes a noticeable flattening at the poles and a bulging at the equator.