BY JOVE

One never really thinks about how the solar system works. Here's a good shot of what Jupiter does for the inner solar system.  Cheerfully stolen from Traditional Vibe.

papatulus:

tsunamiwavesurfing:

giflounge:

The orbit of Jupiter protects the Earth from asteroids.

a silent guardian, a watchful protector

lol look at mercury go that wild bastard

(via uuniversee)

I happen to think it looks a lot like a Wankel rotary engine.