Let me clarify: is it possible that a gas giant might have formed with certain bands/layers of atmoshpere whose chemistry more resembles that of Earth's? Meaning, a section of atmosphere a human being (or something close) could breathe. If so, at what altitude would this layer of atmosphere need to be in order for the strength of the planet's gravitational field to be close to 9.8 m/s sq, and what would the pressure be like? (Assuming the planet is slightly smaller than Jupiter). I understand that this environment would likely be extremely windy and also quite cold. Do wind speeds decrease significantly as one bores deeper in the atmosphere?
I've done research myself but apparently most people are under the impression that this scenario is completely impossible, and I don't have the mathematical formulas/skill to prove otherwise. Hopefully my question makes some sense.
Thanks!
2007-08-11
17:36:18
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