Compared to its precursor Jupiter, the Extended version was driven by a new DirectX 9 renderer and other advancements, including the addition of Havok physics software for improved real-world physics simulation, dynamic per-pixel lighting, bump mapping, normal mapping, and specular highlighting. Along with Havok's character dynamics, Jupiter EX ... Nov 29, 2008 · Venus and Jupiter, very close in the sky and spectacularly bright just after sunset. Posted on 11/29/2008 10:44:03 AM PST by ETL. Just after sunset tonight, and in the weeks and months to come, look to the south west and you'll see two amazingly bright 'star-like' objects. They are the planets Venus and Jupiter.