Compasses would really work on Jupiter. That's because it has the strongest magnetic field in the Solar System. Astronomers think the magnetic field is generated by the movements of metallic hydrogen deep inside Jupiter. This magnetic field traps ionized particles from the solar wind and accelerates them to nearly the speed of light. These particles create a dangerous belt of radiation around Jupiter that can cause damage to spacecraft.
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