2006-07-12 06:23:50 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Not likely since it does not have enough mass to reach the critical point for fusion or even fission to occur. It did make a nice storyline in 2010, the sequel to 2001: A Space Odyessy.
2006-07-12 06:27:19 · answer #1 · answered by But why is the rum always gone? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Will Jupiter Become A Star
2017-01-19 10:06:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They've found planets 50 times the size of jupiter that didnt' ignite and turn into stars.
Could it happen in theory? Yes. Is it going to happen, not unless alot more material gets absorbed.
Even though jupiter is a failed star, it's powerful gravity is one reason scientists believe Earth has enjoyed a great deal of protection from impacts.
2006-07-12 16:02:09 · answer #3 · answered by Greg P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would have to have something that creates the critical mass and energy to cause fusion, which is what stars use to produce energy. Hypothetically, the elements for Jupiter to be a star are there; they simply didn't start the fusion process. Some astronomers refer to Jupiter as a failed star.
2006-07-12 06:28:21 · answer #4 · answered by Ѕємι~Мαđ ŠçїєŋŧιѕТ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are all considered "failed" stars. They do not have enough mass to reach a core temperature of 100 million degrees Kelvin - that's the temperature needed to fuse hydrogen into helium in the core of a star.
2006-07-12 07:48:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. There Is Not enough Mass to Create The Gravity Needed Start The Fusion Process
2006-07-12 07:35:21 · answer #6 · answered by savvy s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, never. A star is a self luminous body that is a source of light. I believe we just see Jupiter because it reflects ligjht from the sun.
2006-07-12 06:40:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose that Jupiter "could" become a star...it would be so dim that it would not be seen, but technically anything "could" become a star.
However, if there is a star so small and so dim that it could not be seen, would you call it a star? Would you know it existed? Probably not.
2006-07-12 06:29:16 · answer #8 · answered by kmclean48 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it has all the right elements but I think it has not got enough mass to become a star
2006-07-12 06:31:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it can't and here's why:
A star by definition is a ball of burning gas with planets orbiting around it.
Jupiter is made of nitrogen and helium and has its own moons.
Stars can't have moons.
Jupiter is and always will be a planet.
2006-07-12 06:29:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋