Jupiter Became Enormous By Swallowing Smaller Planets, Researchers Suggest - SlashGear

Jupiter, a gas giant, may have gained its massive size through the dubious act of swallowing planetesimals.

Don't expect Jupiter to start devouring the rest of the floating masses in its vicinity any time soon, though. According to NASA the planet settled down roughly four billion years ago, where it's bee… [+731 chars]

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