Sunday 18 May 2008

Jupiter - How Many Moons Does Jupiter Have?


Source: Universe Today
Image credit: Paul Haese

When it comes to the mighty Jupiter - and seeing Jupiter's moons through a small telescope or binoculars - timing is everything. Jupiter's satellites are constantly on the move, and almost any time you observe you'll see at least one. The four largest of Jupiter's moons are known as the Galileans, and go by the names of Europa, Callisto, Ganymede and Io. But which one is which and how do you know what you're looking at? (read more)

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